Computer Algebra versus Manipulation

Autor/inn/en	Zand, Hossein; Crowe, David
Titel	Computer Algebra versus Manipulation
Quelle	In: International Journal for Technology in Mathematics Education, 11 (2004) 1, S.25-28 (4 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1744-2710
Schlagwörter	Educational Technology; Algebra; Foreign Countries; Mathematics Skills; Computer Uses in Education; Computation; Teaching Methods; College Mathematics; Mathematics Instruction; United Kingdom + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Unterrichtsmedien; Ausland; Mathmatics achievement; Mathematics ability; Mathematische Kompetenz; Computernutzung; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Mathematics lessons; Mathematikunterricht; Großbritannien
Abstract	In the UK there is increasing concern about the lack of skill in algebraic manipulation that is evident in students entering mathematics courses at university level. In this note we discuss how the computer can be used to ameliorate some of the problems. We take as an example the calculations needed in three dimensional vector analysis in polar coordinate systems, and argue that these form a deterrent to many students. We illustrate how a computer algebra package may be used to shorten the length and complexity of these calculations with only modest effort from the teacher. (Contains 5 figures.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10