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El-Gebeily, M.; Yushau, B. – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2008
In this note, we demonstrate with illustrations two different ways that MS Excel can be used to solve Linear Systems of Equation, Linear Programming Problems, and Matrix Inversion Problems. The advantage of using MS Excel is its availability and transparency (the user is responsible for most of the details of how a problem is solved). Further, we…
Descriptors: Mathematical Applications, Matrices, Spreadsheets, Computer Uses in Education
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Abramovich, Sergei; Strock, Tracy – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2002
The paper describes the use of a spreadsheet in a mathematics teacher education course. It shows how the tool can serve as a link between seemingly disconnected mathematical concepts. The didactical triad of using a spreadsheet as an agent, consumer, and amplifier of mathematical activities allows for an extended investigation of simple yet…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Education Courses, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Instruction