An Excel-Aided Method For Teaching Calculus-Based Business Mathematics

Liang, Jiajuan; Martin, Linda R.

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“…The result of this study is confirmed by the previous study in which it was found out that students enrolled in Engineering Technology courses were lacking a strong Calculus foundation as evidenced by their low achievement in the said subject (Zakaria & Salleh, 2015). Accordingly, one of the reasons behind the low performance of students in Calculus is the deficiency in conceptual understanding (Liang & Martin, 2008).…”

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“…Many students cannot achieve a deep understanding of the concepts and find that Calculus is very hard and abstract (Tiwari, 2007). The result of this study shared similar findings of previous studies conducted which have shown that students have difficulties in understanding the concepts of Integral Calculus (Liang & Martin, 2008;Salleh & Zakaria, 2011). Table 2 shows the performance of the participants in the procedural skill test.…”

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confidence: 91%

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Improving students' attitude, conceptual understanding and procedural skills in differential calculus through Microsoft mathematics

Mendezabal

Tindowen

2018

J. Technol. Sci. Educ.

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This study examined the effects of using Microsoft Mathematics on students' attitude, conceptual understanding, and procedural skills in Differential Calculus. A quasi-experimental research design was used in which two different learning environments were compared. The participants of the study were two classes of Electrical Engineering students enrolled in Differential Calculus course, assigned randomly as control and experimental groups with 30 students in each group. The control group was taught using the traditional approach of teaching Differential Calculus while the experimental group was taught the same lessons using the Microsoft Mathematics embedded activity sheets. The experimental group learned through exploration and discovery of various concepts. The findings indicated that the participants had little understanding of the concepts and processes of Calculus prior to the conduct of the study. A significant improvement in their performances was noted after the experimentation. This suggests that the use of Microsoft Mathematics in teaching and learning Differential Calculus improves students' conceptual understanding and procedural skills. It is also found that the use of Microsoft Mathematics in teaching and learning calculus is equally effective as the traditional approach. In terms of attitude, the experimental group demonstrated a "favorable" to "very highly favorable" attitude along the five (5) domains of the MTAS. A significant difference exists between the pretest and posttest attitude of the participants on the domain "learning Mathematics with technology".

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Improving students' attitude, conceptual understanding and procedural skills in differential calculus through Microsoft mathematics

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Tindowen

2018

J. Technol. Sci. Educ.

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“…Liang & Martin (2008) postulated that Excel facilitates calculus-based business mathematics comprehension, especially when conveyed in computer laboratories. By integrating heuristic examples with practical numerical challenges, their research indicated that Excel could enhance understanding and application of intricate calculusbased mathematical principles in quantitative business contexts (Liang & Martin, 2008). Das (2019) deliberated on the role of communication technology tools in Mathematics instruction.…”

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Employing Microsoft Excel for Enhanced Mathematical and Statistical Online Pedagogy in Economics Amidst a Pandemic

Damjanovic,

Katanic

2023

ESM

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, a profound impact was experienced in various domains, including education. The abrupt shift to remote learning presented challenges, especially in subjects necessitating practical problem-solving, commonly executed on traditional boards. It was observed that students at the College of Economics particularly grappled with Mathematics and Statistics during online sessions. This study aims to demonstrate the effectiveness of MS Excel in facilitating online, application-driven learning in Mathematics and Statistics. Initially, emphasis is placed on articulating basic mathematical expressions, ensuring full visibility of formulae for students. Subsequently, an illustrative approach is adopted to elucidate the resolution of intricate systems characterized by multiple equations and variables. This framework provides students with a foundation, aiding in the application of the acquired knowledge. Additionally, the versatility of MS Excel is highlighted by detailing its potential in deploying various statistical functions. For contextual relevance, data concerning human mobility during the pandemic, disseminated by Google for 135 nations globally, is employed. This research not only bridges the pedagogical gap but also offers a resilient teaching tool in uncertain times.

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“…Di antara penelitian dan artikel-artikel yang membahas tentang pemanfaatan excel dalam kegiatan pembelajaran adalah Visual Basic Application pada excel untuk mengembangkan kemampuan siswa (Bernard & Senjayawati, 2019), pembelajaran terkait matriks (Chaamwe & Shumba, 2016), perkuliahan optimisasi (Chaerani et al, 2015), pembelajaran sains (Ibrahim, 2009), pembelajaran matematika bisnis berbasis kalkulus (Liang & Haven, 2008) dan pembelajaran aljabar (Neurath & Stephens, 2006). Penelitian-penelitian tersebut menunjukkan bahwa excel dapat mempermudah pemahaman mahasiswa dan efektif dalam menyelesaikan persoalan matematika.…”

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Template Metode Numerik Pada Excel Untuk Menemukan Solusi Dari Persamaan Nonlinier

Rozi

Rarasati

2022

AXIOM

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Menemukan solusi dari persamaan nonlinier bukanlah hal yang selalu mudah dilakukan secara analitik. Oleh karena itu topik ini dibahas dalam Metode Numerik, dan menyelesaikan masalah matematika dengan metode numerik membutuhkan bantuan komputer. Selama masa pandemi Covid-19, kegiatan pembelajaran Metode Numerik dilakukan secara online di tempat tinggal masing-masing dan tidak bisa memanfaatkan fasilitas kampus seperti laboratorium komputer yang sudah menyediakan software dengan biaya tinggi. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membuat template untuk mengeksekusi algoritma metode numerik pada excel untuk menemukan solusi dari persamaan nonlinier. Hal ini dikarenakan excel adalah suatu aplikasi yang sangat mudah diakses di masa ini, bahkan melalui smartphone. Melalui template ini pula, mahasiswa menjadi lebih paham tentang penggunaan formula di excel dan lebih menguasai algortima metode numerik. Penelitian ini menerapkan model penelitian pengembangan. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah adanya template untuk mengeksekusi algoritma metode numerik pada excel, khususnya untuk menemukan solusi dari persamaan dengan satu variabel. Selain itu mahasiswa memperoleh pemahaman yang sangat baik terkait algoritma metode numerik serta keahlian dalam pemanfaatan excel. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa metode numerik juga dapat dieksekusi pada aplikasi yang sangat mudah diakses oleh civitas akademika, yaitu pada excel. Seluruh mahasiswa mengaku bahwa penerapan algoritma metode numerik di excel dirasa perlu.AbstractSolving non-linear equations is not always an easy thing to do. Mathematical problems related to non-linear equations can be solved by using numerical methods, and this involves the use of computers. During the Covid-19 pandemic, the numerical method was carried out online without using campus facilities such as computer laboratories equipped with tools and software. Therefore, this study aims to create a template for executing numerical methods with algorithms in Microsoft Excel to find solutions to nonlinear equations. This is because Excel is an application that is user-friendly and accessible nowadays, even on smartphones. Through this template, students become more aware of the use of formulas in excel and better master the algorithms of numerical methods. This study applies a development research model. The result of this study is a template for executing numerical method algorithms in Ms. Excel, especially for finding solutions to equations with one variable. In addition, students gain a very good understanding of numerical method algorithms as well as expertise in using Microsoft Excel. Thus, numerical methods can also be executed on applications that are very easily accessible to the academic community, namely Microsoft Excel. All students admitted that the application of numerical methods with algorithms in Microsoft Excel is necessary.

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An Excel-Aided Method For Teaching Calculus-Based Business Mathematics

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Improving students' attitude, conceptual understanding and procedural skills in differential calculus through Microsoft mathematics

Improving students' attitude, conceptual understanding and procedural skills in differential calculus through Microsoft mathematics

Employing Microsoft Excel for Enhanced Mathematical and Statistical Online Pedagogy in Economics Amidst a Pandemic

Template Metode Numerik Pada Excel Untuk Menemukan Solusi Dari Persamaan Nonlinier

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