Reversible Thinking Ability in Calculus Learn-ing using Maple Software: A Case Study of Mathematics Education Students
Lalu Saparwadi1, Cholis Sa’dijah2, Abdur Rahman As’ari3, Tjang Daniel Chandra4
1Lalu Saparwadi, Graduate School, Universitas Negeri Malang, East Java, Indonesia.
2Cholis Sa’dijah, Graduate School, Universitas Negeri Malang, East Java, Indonesia.
3Abdur Rahman As’ari, Graduate School, Universitas Negeri Malang, East Java, Indonesia.
4Tjang Daniel Chandra, Graduate School, Universitas Negeri Malang, East Java, Indonesia.
Manuscript received on 16 June 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 11 July 2019 | Manuscript Published on 17 July 2019 | PP: 695-700 | Volume-8 Issue-1C2 May 2019 | Retrieval Number: A11160581C219/2019©BEIESP
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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.
Keywords: Calculus, Derivative, Anti-derivative, Maple, Reversible Thinking.
Scope of the Article: Smart Learning and Innovative Education Systems