ERIC Number: EJ858168
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009-Apr
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Examining the Use of Computer Algebra Systems in University-Level Mathematics Teaching
Lavicza, Zsolt
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, v28 n2 p99-111 Apr 2009
The use of Computer Algebra Systems (CAS) is becoming increasingly important and widespread in mathematics research and teaching. In this paper, I will report on a questionnaire study enquiring about mathematicians' use of CAS in mathematics teaching in three countries; the United States, the United Kingdom, and Hungary. Based on the responses from 1100 mathematicians, I will give an overview of the current extent of CAS use in universities and offer some examples of mathematicians' classroom use of CAS. I will particularly focus on responses from participants who reported employing CAS in their teaching practice. In addition, I attempt to explain the reasons behind these practices and highlight the importance of further research on university-level mathematics education. Accordingly, I will pinpoint possible research directions in this field that could further assist in the successful integration of CAS both by mathematicians and mathematics departments. (Contains 6 notes.)
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Foreign Countries, Algebra, Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods, Questionnaires, Cross Cultural Studies, Comparative Education, Research Needs, Instructional Effectiveness, Computer Uses in Education, Computer Software, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Technology, College Instruction, College Mathematics
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Hungary; United Kingdom; United States
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