TY - GEN
T1 - Leveraging computer algebra systems in calculus
T2 - 14th IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference, EDUCON 2023
AU - Kamalov, Firuz
AU - Santandreu, David
AU - Leung, Ho Hon
AU - Johnson, Jason
AU - El Khatib, Ziad
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2023 IEEE.
PY - 2023
Y1 - 2023
N2 - Technology plays a pivotal role in modern university curriculum. Given the recent advances in machine learning, it is particularly important to leverage the tools provided by the latest advances in computing. In this paper, we investigate the effects of including Python-based computer algebra system SymPy in university calculus courses. The advantages of SymPy include open-source, introduction to programming, and simplicity. Critically, comparison of the grades pre and post adoption of SymPy in calculus courses indicates a statistically significant improvement. Although further studies - based on a larger cohort - about the effectiveness of open-access computer algebra system are desirable, the initial findings suggest that SymPy provides a viable alternative to commercially available computer algebra system.
AB - Technology plays a pivotal role in modern university curriculum. Given the recent advances in machine learning, it is particularly important to leverage the tools provided by the latest advances in computing. In this paper, we investigate the effects of including Python-based computer algebra system SymPy in university calculus courses. The advantages of SymPy include open-source, introduction to programming, and simplicity. Critically, comparison of the grades pre and post adoption of SymPy in calculus courses indicates a statistically significant improvement. Although further studies - based on a larger cohort - about the effectiveness of open-access computer algebra system are desirable, the initial findings suggest that SymPy provides a viable alternative to commercially available computer algebra system.
KW - calculus
KW - computer algebra system
KW - engineering math education
KW - open-source
KW - SymPy
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U2 - 10.1109/EDUCON54358.2023.10125196
DO - 10.1109/EDUCON54358.2023.10125196
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:85162618424
T3 - IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference, EDUCON
BT - EDUCON 2023 - IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference, Proceedings
PB - IEEE Computer Society
Y2 - 1 May 2023 through 4 May 2023
ER -