WAYS OF USE OF COMPUTER ALGEBRA SYSTEMS IN THE TEACHING OF ADVANCED SECTIONS OF MATHEMATICS
https://doi.org/10.32517/0234-0453-2019-34-1-50-55
Abstract
In this article, possible ways of use of computers for the teaching of advanced sections of mathematics that traditionally belong to undergraduate curricula, namely elements of calculus, number theory and abstract algebra are considered. Use of computer technologies can help also to implement such approaches as genetic method and the use of various modes of representation in education. According to cultural-historical theory of L. S. Vygotsky, computer technologies can be considered as the tool for the construction of concepts in the process of learning. The most appropriate for teaching advanced mathematics are such computer algebra systems as Maple, Mathematica, and various systems of dynamic geometry. We will consider the possibilities of Geogebra for the work with functions at the initial stages of undergraduate calculus courses, namely for the work with concepts of limits and derivatives of functions.
About the Authors
I. S. SafuanovRussian Federation
Ildar S. Safuanov, Doctor of Sciences (Education), Professor, Professor at the Department of Higher Mathematics and Methods of Teaching Mathematics, Institute of Digital Education
129226, Russia, Moscow, 2nd Selskohozoyastvenny proezd, 4/1
V. A. Chugunov
Russian Federation
Vladimir A. Chugunov, Doctor of Sciences (Physics and Mathematics), Professor, Head of the Department of Higher Mathematics and Methods of Teaching Mathematics, Institute of Digital Education
129226, Russia, Moscow, 2nd Selskohozoyastvenny proezd, 4/1
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Safuanov I.S., Chugunov V.A. WAYS OF USE OF COMPUTER ALGEBRA SYSTEMS IN THE TEACHING OF ADVANCED SECTIONS OF MATHEMATICS. Informatics and education. 2019;(1):50-55. https://doi.org/10.32517/0234-0453-2019-34-1-50-55