Mathematica computerbased math and the new era of

Mathematica, computer-based math and the new era of STEM Background Information for Conrad Wolfram Presentation at BASTOW on May 27, 2014 § Wolfram Research has supported various developments in the use of technology in VCE through the initial CAS pilot 2001 – 2005, and more recently work on computer-based examinations in Mathematical methods (CAS) from 20010 – present. § Mathematica is one of the approved computational technologies for applicable VCE Mathematics examinations. § DEECD has, since 2011, incorporated Mathematica as software available to all government secondary schools via edu. STAR. DEECD has provided a range of of-line and workshop based professional learning activities to support its use. Digital Learning Branch - DEECD

Mathematica, computer-based math and the new era of STEM Background Information § A key principal underpinning these developments is to align curriculum, pedagogical and assessment aspects of the active use of technology for teaching and learning mathematics and for working mathematically. § The active and effective use of technology is complementary to the development of sound mental and by hand skills for working mathematically, and as with these needs to be addressed explicitly. § Mathematica is widely used as a general purpose mathematical enabling technology in business, industry, academia, research and education. Digital Learning Branch - DEECD

Mathematica, computer-based math and the new era of STEM Background Information Conrad has taken a leading role in initiatives relating to enhancing the use of computation throughout the curriculum in particular with a focus on students having an enhanced disposition to use mathematics as a natural way of exploring contexts, modelling situations and solving problems. Digital Learning Branch - DEECD