Multiple Representations for Systems of Linear Equations Via the Computer Algebra System Maple

Dann G. Mallet

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A number of different representational methods exist for presenting the theory of linear equations and associated solution spaces. Discussed in this paper are the findings of a case study where first year undergraduate students were exposed to a new (to the department) method of teaching linear systems which used visual, algebraic and data-based representations constructed using the computer algebra system Maple. Positive and negative impacts on the students are discussed as they apply to representational translation and perceived learning.

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Computer Algebra System
Multiple Representations
Linear Algebra
Maple

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INT ELECT J MATH ED, Volume 2, Issue 1, January 2007, 16-31

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Mallet, D. G. (2007). Multiple Representations for Systems of Linear Equations Via the Computer Algebra System Maple. International Electronic Journal of Mathematics Education, 2(1), 16-31. https://doi.org/10.29333/iejme/173

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Mallet, Dann G. "Multiple Representations for Systems of Linear Equations Via the Computer Algebra System Maple". International Electronic Journal of Mathematics Education, vol. 2, no. 1, 2007, pp. 16-31. https://doi.org/10.29333/iejme/173