On Tue, 21 May 1996, Alan Wilson wrote:
> On Mon, 20 May 1996, Steve Kraisler wrote:
>
> > I plan to augment my calculus class (inner city high school) with a
> > computer calculus program. Any suggestions on which on I should use?
>
>
> I can't comment on Maple, but we have used Derive here with great success.
> The version (early -- we haven't upgraded in a while) runs with adaquate
> speed on old XTs and can fit on a 360K disk. While it is true that we
> have the equipment to run Windows based programs, I prefer Derive in that
> it is reasonable to assume that even the poorest of our students could
> ponder purchasing a very used XT....... [This is not required as the
> college has adaquate facilities, but it is an option for the students to
> consider as they transfer to 4 year schools.
>
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