MATLAB in early undergraduate mathematics: an investigation into the effects of scientific software learning
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Article Title | MATLAB in early undergraduate mathematics: an investigation into the effects of scientific software learning |
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ERA Journal ID | 20493 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Cretchley, Patricia (Author), Harman, Chris (Author), Ellerton, Nerida (Author) and Fogarty, Gerard (Author) |
Journal Title | Mathematics Education Research Journal |
Journal Citation | 12 (3), pp. 219-233 |
Number of Pages | 15 |
Year | 2000 |
Publisher | Springer |
Place of Publication | Dordrecht, Netherlands |
ISSN | 1033-2170 |
Web Address (URL) | http://www.merga.net.au/documents/MERJ_12_3_CretchleyHarmanEllerton%26Fogarty.pdf |
Abstract | This paper describes an investigation into the effects on attitudes and on learning of introducing scientific software into the learning experience of a large and diverse first year University mathematics class. Instruments were designed to capture students' reactions over the semester to a set of tasks employing technology and to record attitudes and skills on entry and exit. Their attitudes to mathematics, to computers, and to the role of technology in the learning of mathematics are analysed and related to their strategy for learning, achievement on the course, and other factors. The findings confirm the affective potential for this kind of technology. Implications for mathematics curriculum development are explored. |
Keywords | undergraduates; mathematical software; attitudes |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390405. Educational technology and computing |
390109. Mathematics and numeracy curriculum and pedagogy | |
390409. Learning sciences | |
Byline Affiliations | Department of Mathematics and Computing |
Faculty of Education | |
Department of Psychology | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q062w/matlab-in-early-undergraduate-mathematics-an-investigation-into-the-effects-of-scientific-software-learning
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