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Freese, Ralph; And Others – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1986
Describes the approach taken and materials used for introducing computer symbolic mathematics to undergraduate calculus students. Explains the features of the muMATH software package and reviews the modifications that were made to the program. Includes an exercise on plotting graphs. (ML)
Descriptors: Calculus, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education
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Mathews, John H. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1991
Examples of subroutines that generate both symbolic and graphic solutions to differential equations are presented for the two computer algebra systems, MAPLE and Mathematica. Included are the listings for the Mathematica procedures developed for use in this article. (JJK)
Descriptors: Calculus, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation
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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
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Mathews, John H. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1988
Notes muMATH is a powerful computer algebra systems assistant for performing symbol manipulation in algebra and calculus. Provides several examples and program listings for calculus tutoring, differentiation drill problems, and integration drill problems. (MVL)
Descriptors: Algebra, Calculus, College Mathematics, Computer Oriented Programs
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Walton, Karen D.; Walton, Zachary D. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1992
Examines the use of the computer to approximate the value of the definite integral normally calculated by mathematical means. Presents four examples using BASIC programs to approximate single and double integrals by numerical integration and the Monte Carlo method. Programs are provided. (MDH)
Descriptors: Area, Calculus, Computer Uses in Education, Estimation (Mathematics)
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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
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Minch, Bradley A. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1987
Presents an easy-to-use Applesoft BASIC program that graphs rational functions and any asymptotes that the functions might have. Discusses the nature of rational functions, graphing them manually, employing a computer to graph rational functions, and describes how the program works. (TW)
Descriptors: Analytic Geometry, Calculus, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction