Not Another Computer Algebra System: Highlighting wxMaxima in Calculus

Natanael Karjanto and Husty Serviana Husain
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Natanael Karjanto: Department of Mathematics, University College, Natural Science Campus, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Korea
Husty Serviana Husain: Department of Mathematics Education, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science Education, Indonesia University of Education, Bandung 40154, Indonesia

Mathematics, 2021, vol. 9, issue 12, 1-19

Abstract: This article introduces and explains a computer algebra system (CAS) wxMaxima for Calculus teaching and learning at the tertiary level. The didactic reasoning behind this approach is the need to implement an element of technology into classrooms to enhance students’ understanding of Calculus concepts. For many mathematics educators who have been using CAS, this material is of great interest, particularly for secondary teachers and university instructors who plan to introduce an alternative CAS into their classrooms. By highlighting both the strengths and limitations of the software, we hope that it will stimulate further debate not only among mathematics educators and software users but also also among symbolic computation and software developers.

Keywords: computer algebra system; wxMaxima; Calculus; symbolic computation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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