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Teacher-Controlled Programs for Demonstrating Concepts in Calculus.
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Hativa, Nira; Barall, Michael – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1984
Describes the principles underlying computer programs designed to improve undergraduate calculus instruction. The programs were produced for teacher use on a single microcomputer for when there are not enough microcomputers available to allow students to have access to them. (JN)
Descriptors: Calculus, College Mathematics, Computer Graphics, Computer Software
Teaching Differentiation with muMATH.
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Mathews, John H. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1989
Illustrates how muMATH can be used for manipulating abstract differentiation rules, optimization, implicit differentiation, related rules, and verifying the chain rule. (MVL)
Descriptors: Calculus, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Spreadsheet Works: Graphing Functions on a Spreadsheet.
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Ramamurthi, V. S. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1989
Explains graphing functions when using LOTUS 1-2-3. Provides examples and explains keystroke entries needed to make the graphs. Notes up to six functions can be displayed on the same set of axes. (MVL)
Descriptors: Calculus, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Software Reviews.
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Bitter, Gary G., Ed. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1989
Describes three software packages: (1) "MacMendeleev"--database/graphic display for chemistry, grades 10-12, Macintosh; (2) "Geometry One: Foundations"--geometry tutorial, grades 7-12, IBM; (3) "Mathematics Exploration Toolkit"--algebra and calculus tutorial, grades 8-12, IBM. (MVL)
Descriptors: Algebra, Calculus, Chemical Nomenclature, Chemistry