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Elementarization and Modularization
- two didactical aims being realized by using computeralgebra systems

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Ziele

Summary:
It is obvious to use computeralgebra systems (CAS) as a calculating aid for dedicating tasks as solving equations, computing limits and derivatives, etc. to the computer. However, CAS can also be used for introducing new mathematical concepts, e.g., solving problems for changing rates by computing sequences of differences is much more elementary than using derivatives. So CAS are a valuable help for introducing and elementarizing new mathematical concepts. Using CAS students have the possibility to define functions in a very similar way as they were used in regular maths lessons or textbooks. So CAS are an important instrument for modularizing maths teaching.