I don't know what to do with Mathematica 5.1 and Mathcad 12

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the use of Mathematica 5.1 and Mathcad 12 by a high school student currently studying AP Calculus. Participants explore the potential benefits and applications of these software tools for enhancing mathematical understanding and efficiency in completing assignments.

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  • Debate/contested
  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses uncertainty about how to utilize Mathematica and Mathcad effectively for learning mathematics from algebra to calculus.
  • Another suggests using Google for assistance and highlights the documentation available in Mathematica.
  • A participant questions the appropriateness of such expensive software for a high school student, suggesting it may be unnecessary at this level.
  • Some participants note that while the software is powerful and used by college students and professionals, it requires time to learn how to use effectively.
  • There is a discussion about the potential for using the software to complete homework more efficiently, with questions about whether teachers would accept assignments completed using it.
  • A participant mentions that the student version of the software may limit some features compared to the full version.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express mixed views on the utility of Mathematica and Mathcad for a high school student. Some believe the software is too advanced for the current level of study, while others argue it can be beneficial if the student invests time in learning it. No consensus is reached regarding its appropriateness for homework submissions.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the lack of clarity on specific features of the software that may be beneficial for high school calculus, as well as the varying opinions on the necessity and practicality of using such advanced tools at this educational level.

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My dad just bought me Mathematica 5.1 and Mathcad 12 and I have no idea how I should use it, if ever. I'm currently in AP Calculus in high school so I don't know what features I should use that would enhance my learning and understand of math from algebra all the way up to Calculus. Any ideas or suggestions? Thanks.
 
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Google is your friend in this case.
 
Mathematica comes with great documentation... don't really know abt Mathcad. In Mathematica, just go to 'Help > documentation'.
 
Your dad bought you over two thousand dollars of professional software for your high school calculus class? :rolleyes:

It's essentially useless for you at this level. I'd take it all back and put the money into a CD to help fund your college education.

- Warren
 
I was thinking the same thing Chroot. That's a lot of higher end software for learning how to do derivatives.
 
chroot said:
Your dad bought you over two thousand dollars of professional software for your high school calculus class? :rolleyes:

It's essentially useless for you at this level. I'd take it all back and put the money into a CD to help fund your college education.

- Warren

Wait this software is worth over two thousand dollars? Do you think I can use it to do my homework more efficiently? Do college students use it to do their homework assignments?
 
lLovePhysics said:
Wait this software is worth over two thousand dollars? Do you think I can use it to do my homework more efficiently? Do college students use it to do their homework assignments?
If your Dad bought the full blown version and not the student version. Yes. It is very expensive.

College students use it. Professionals use it. It is a very powerful piece of software. I use it quite often. You can use it, but you have to put in some extra time to learn how to use it.

There is a 5 minute tour that you can take. It has a link in the start up pane when you start the program. Did you look at that?
 
FredGarvin said:
If your Dad bought the full blown version and not the student version. Yes. It is very expensive.

College students use it. Professionals use it. It is a very powerful piece of software. I use it quite often. You can use it, but you have to put in some extra time to learn how to use it.

There is a 5 minute tour that you can take. It has a link in the start up pane when you start the program. Did you look at that?

My dad bought the student version. So do you guys think it would be faster (than writing) to do my assignments this way? Would my teacher allow me to turn in my homework using this piece of software as long as I show my work?

You can basically do everything you can by writing (i.e. graphing, etc.) and everything on Mathematica right?
 

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