A framework for monitoring progress and planning teaching towards the effective use of computer algebra systems

International Journal of Computers for Mathematical Learning

Volumn 9, Issue 1, 2004, Pages 59-93

  Pierce, Robyn ^a   Stacey, Kaye ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BALLARAT   (Australia)

Author keywords

Attitude; Computer algebra system; Instrument; Teaching; Technical; Technology use

Indexed keywords

ALGEBRA; GRAPH THEORY; NUMERICAL METHODS; STUDENTS; TEACHING; TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER;

ATTITUDE; COMPUTER ALGEBRA SYSTEMS (CAS); TECHNOLOGY USE;

COMPUTER AIDED INSTRUCTION;

EID: 4344700301     PISSN: 13823892     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/B:IJCO.0000038246.98119.14     Document Type: Article

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