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Symbolic manipulation and algorithms in the curriculum of the first two years

In: The Future of College Mathematics

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  • Herbert S. Wilf

    (University of Pennsylvania)

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Because of computers, something old can go and something new is coming. That much is certain. The disagreements begin when we start making lists, but in the interest of provoking debate, I’ll take the plunge. This paper is divided into two main portions. First we’ll discuss the impact on the curriculum of computers that do symbolic manipulation. These were originally only large mainframe computers. Now, as described for instance, in [1], small personal computers can do it too. The next stage of the revolution will occur when such capability is available on small portable “pocket computers”, and so we will talk about how the classroom environment might change at that time.

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  • Herbert S. Wilf, 1983. "Symbolic manipulation and algorithms in the curriculum of the first two years," Springer Books, in: Anthony Ralston & Gail S. Young (ed.), The Future of College Mathematics, pages 27-42, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-1-4612-5510-9_3
    DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4612-5510-9_3
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