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Peer reviewedHeid, M. Kathleen – Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 1988
During the first 12 weeks of an applied calculus course, two classes of college students studied calculus concepts using graphical and symbol-manipulation computer programs to perform routine manipulations. Three weeks were spent on skill development. Students showed better understanding of concepts and performed almost as well on routine skills.…
Descriptors: Calculus, College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics
