Just in case anyone is interested in presenting a paper -- I just got this
from Bernhard Kutzler.
Ed
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This is to invite you to contribute to the session:
"Education meets Computer Algebra: A Double Challenge"
that will be held in the frame of the IMACS ACA'98 conference on
Applications of Computer Algebra (Prague, August 9-11, 1998).
Abstract:
Computer algebra is one of the greatest challenges mathematics education
has seen in centuries. Now that computer algebra is available even on mass
product pocket calculators such as the TI-92, teachers have to face the
existence of "another expert" beside themselves in the classroom. 80% of
what teachers teach today, this new expert can do at the push of a button.
The consequence is joy with some teachers, frustration and fear with
others, helplessness with most, and worldwide discussions on how this will
effect the HOW and WHAT of teaching mathematics.
On the other hand, education is a big challenge for computer algebra, as
this application is the (only) one that makes it a real mass product
technology. Worldwide millions of students aged 12 or higher learn algebra
and more advanced mathematical topics and, hence, are potential users of
computer algebra. Teachers using computer algebra tools already demand new
features such as explanations of the results or more student-friendly
interfaces.
These millions of prospective "customers" are enough reason for
educationalists and computer algebra researchers to join their efforts in
developing today's computer algebra systems into powerful mathematics
teaching and learning tools.
This session aims at starting a dialogue between the two research
communities.
Emphasis should be on contributions aiming at
- presenting typical applications of specific computer algebra system features
in education at all levels
- informing computer algebra researchers about the wishes educationalists have
regarding computer algebra software
- informing educationalists about the algorithmic background of specific
computer algebra system features as far as they seem relevant for
educational applications
Please send a title with an abstract (10-15 lines) to me at
"kutzler@eunet.at" by April 15, 1998.
The web page of the conference is at
http://www-troja.fjfi.cvut.cz/aca98
or mirrored to USA at
http://math.unm.edu/ACA/1998/index.html
-bernhard kutzler
session chairman
___________________________________________________
Edward D. Laughbaum
The Ohio State University
Department of Mathematics
231 West 18th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210
Associate Director, The Ohio State University Technology College Short
Course Program
Associate Director, Ohio Early Mathematics Placement Testing Program
Emeritus Professor of Mathematics
(O) (614) 292-7223 or (614) 292-9504
(FAX) (614) 292-0694
http://www.math.ohio-state.edu/shortcourse
http://www.empt.org
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