Teaching calculus with Wolfram|Alpha

• Autores: Vincent Dimiceli, Andrew Lang, LeighAnne Locke
• Localización: International journal of mathematical education in science and technology, ISSN 0020-739X, Vol. 41, Nº. 8, 2010, págs. 1061-1071
• Idioma: inglés
• DOI: 10.1080/0020739x.2010.493241
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• Resumen

  • This article describes the benefits and drawbacks of using Wolfram|Alpha as the platform for teaching calculus concepts in the lab setting. It is a result of our experiences designing and creating an entirely new set of labs using Wolfram|Alpha. We present the reasoning behind our transition from using a standard computer algebra system (CAS) to Wolfram|Alpha in our differential and integral calculus labs, together with the positive results from our experience. We also discuss the current limitations of Wolfram|Alpha, including a discussion on why we still use a CAS for our multivariate calculus labs.