Exploring numerical methods with CAS calculators
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We describe the use of CAS calculators in a numerical methods mathematics subject offered to third year pre-service teachers. We show that such calculators, although very low-powered compared with standard computer based numerical systems, are quite capable of handling text-book problems, and as such provide a very accessible learning environment. We show how CAS calculators can be used to implement some standard numerical procedures, and we also briefly discuss student satisfaction.
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تاریخ انتشار 2013