Electronic Proceedings of the Eleventh Annual International Conference on Technology in Collegiate MathematicsNew Orleans, Louisiana, November 19-22, 1998Paper C001Interactive Computer Software in College Algebra |
Margo AlexanderDepartment of Mathematics & Computer Science Georgia State University University Plaza Atlanta, GA 30303 USA Phone: (404) 651-0680 MALEXANDER@CS.GSU.EDU list of all papers by this author |
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ABSTRACT
An interactive instructional computer software model is offered to students in an open classroom setting. This setting provides alternatives to lectures and traditional text books for delivering instructional materials. Class materials are presented in StudyWorks files. The use of this type of technology encourages conceptual learning rather than the rote use of formulas and algorithms. It engages students actively in the material and encourages student experimentation.Keyword(s): college algebra, software