Proposing a Mathematical Software Tool in Physics Secondary Education

Autor/in	Baltzis, Konstantinos B.
Titel	Proposing a Mathematical Software Tool in Physics Secondary Education
Quelle	In: Acta Didactica Napocensia, 2 (2009) 1, S.9-18 (10 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2065-1430
Schlagwörter	Computer Software; Mathematics; Physics; Science Instruction; Secondary School Science; Statistical Analysis; Teaching Methods; Educational Technology; Technology Uses in Education; Foreign Countries; Greece + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Mathematik; Physik; Teaching of science; Science education; Natural sciences Lessons; Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht; Statistische Analyse; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Unterrichtsmedien; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Ausland; Griechenland
Abstract	MathCad® is a very popular software tool for mathematical and statistical analysis in science and engineering. Its low cost, ease of use, extensive function library, and worksheet-like user interface distinguish it among other commercial packages. Its features are also well suited to educational process. The use of natural mathematical notation and built-in measurement units are its two major advantages in teaching and learning. In this paper, its complementary use in the upper secondary physics education in Greece is explored. In order to demonstrate its application in the teaching process, a set of representative examples are presented. The main features and advantages of the software are also pointed out. The paper aims to present the benefits of the application of mathematical information technology tools in secondary physics education. In this effort, MathCad® is probably the most promising solution. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Babes-Bolyai University. Kogainiceanu 1, Cluj-Napoca, 400084 Romania. e-mail: submit_adn@yahoo.com; Web site: http://adn.teaching.ro
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01