Teaching mathematics in the PC lab – the students’ viewpoints

Abstract

The Matrix Algebra portion of the intermediate mathematics course at the Schmalkalden University Faculty of Business and Economics has been moved from a traditional classroom setting to a technology-based setting in the PC lab. A Computer Algebra System license was acquired that also allows its use on the students' own PCs. A survey was carried out to analyse the students’ attitudes towards the use of technology in mathematics teaching.

Keywords:

• computer-assisted teaching
• matrix algebra
• computer algebra system
• survey

AMS subject classifications::

• 97U50
• 97U70
• 15–01