Reversible thinking ability in calculus learn-ing using maple software: A case study of mathematics education students

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Lalu Saparwadi, Cholis Sa'dijah, Abdur Rahman As'ari, Tjang Daniel Chandra

2019 International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering Vol. 8 Issue 1C2 Article Cited by 1 Quartile

Abstract

Along with the rapid advancement of technology, the lecturers are demanded to be able to integrate technological developments in the teaching process. Calculus as a subject matter in mathematics education study program which is full of algebraic symbols and graph simulation requires visualization media. Maple software is one of the most appropriate technology tools which can be used in teaching Calculus for mathematics education students. The linkage of graphic visualization of derivative and anti-derivative functions can be understood through reversible thinking. Thus, this study aimed at identifying students' reversible thinking abilities of mathematics education study programs Calculus learning by using Maple. The research design used was a case study. The results of this study indicate that reversible thinking abilities can be identified when students review the results of calculations and graphs obtained using Maple. The results of this study have implications dealing with the importance of learning technology. © BEIESP.

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Graduate School, Universitas Negeri Malang, East Java, Indonesia