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Teaching Advanced Algebra to Engineering Majors: Dealing with the classroom challenges

Published: 10 August 2015 Publication History

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This paper is based on the implementation of a simplified Linear Algebra Toolkit that was developed in order to help students visualize and learn the intricacies of the subject. The toolkit has been implemented as an applet that is lightweight, easy to use and embellished with a graphical user interface. The toolkit is a consequence of a series of classes conducted, where it was noticed that students were unable to grasp essential concepts. A follow-up survey demonstrates how the toolkit was instrumental in augmenting learning through visualization.

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        WCI '15: Proceedings of the Third International Symposium on Women in Computing and Informatics
        August 2015
        763 pages
        ISBN:9781450333610
        DOI:10.1145/2791405
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        Published: 10 August 2015

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        1. Computer Science
        2. Learning methodology
        3. Linear Algebra
        4. Pedagogy in computing education
        5. supplemental instruction

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