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Utilizing MATHEMATICA Software to Improve Students’ Problem Solving Skills of Derivative and its Applications
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Jordan Khataybeh, Abdalla Mohammed |
| Copyright Year | 2019 |
| Abstract | Traditional methods of teaching calculus (1) at most Jordanian universities are usually used. This paper attempts to introduce an innovative approach for teaching Calculus (1) using Computerized Algebra Systems (CAS). This paper examined utilizing Mathematica as a supporting tool for the teaching learning process of Calculus (1), especially for derivative and its applications. The research created computerized educational materials using Mathematica, which was used as an approach for teaching a (25) students as experimental group and another (25) students were taught traditionally as control group. The understandings of both samples were tested using problem solving test of 6 questions. The results revealed the experimental group outscored the control group significantly on the problem solving test. The use of Mathematica not just improved students’ abilities to interpret graphs and make connection between the graph of a function and its derivative, but also motivate students’ thinking in different ways to come up with innovative solutions for unusual and non routine problems involving the derivative and its applications. This research suggests that CAS tools should be integrated to teaching calculus (1) courses. |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://www.ijern.com/journal/2019/November-2019/05.pdf |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
