Interactive Linear Algebra With Maple V

Interactive Linear Algebra with Maple V

A complete software package consisting of the printed book and a CD-ROM (with diskettes available on request). The interactive text includes: * A graphical user interface for easy navigation through the text along with animations that explain linear algebra concepts geometrically. * Interactive lessons with emphasis on experimentation and conjecturing. * A collection of labs which strengthens the learning of the concepts. * Applications which stress modelling and the use of linear algebra in various disciplines. * A unique library of interactive "high-level" functions written in Maple V that can be used in different modes. * A stand alone testing system. The authors believe that students of mathematics should enjoy, understand, assimilate, and apply the skills and concepts they study, and, as such, here they play a fundamental and active role throughout the learning process.

Interactive Linear Algebra with Maple V

Interactive Linear Algebra

Porter and Hill is the first completely interactive linear algebra course. Developed by the authors and class-tested at Penn, Temple and Duke University, Interactive Linear Algebra runs in Mathcad (Windows environment). The subject is taught in a laboratory setting, with or without additional lectures, and students realize that through this technology-centered approach, mathematics becomes an experimental science. Using the interactive approach, students become active participants in the learning process, which leads to a deeper understanding of the concepts, and at the same time the approach develops confidence in their ability to read, use and write about linear algebra. The electronic text guides students through the standard topics in linear algebra, with a carefully planned series of computer-based discussions, examples, questions, and projects. With its graphics, symbolics, numerics and editing capabilities, Mathcad provides the digital tools needed for developing, visualizing, connecting and applying important concepts.