Introduction to Teaching with Derive 6
(Workshop for Beginners)

Abstract

Derive is a mathematical computer program. It is for algebra, equations, trigonometry, vectors, matrices, and calculus what the scientific calculator is for numbers. Derive can do both symbolic and numeric computations. These can also be visualized with extensive 2D and 3D graphics capabilities. Derive eliminates the drudgery of performing long mathematical calculations. Thus Derive gives you the freedom to explore different approaches to problems