The usability of Maple and MathCAD is measured via test scores, time, and happiness. It is also measured qualitatively via a user's ability to learn to perform fundamental mathematical operations, to use previously learned skills and online help to answer complex questions; the users' computer, mathematical and mathematics via computer experience is also considered. Twenty-six students were tested on both programs. The results suggest that Maple is overall more usable and requires less improvement to increase its usability.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Rondeau, Andrew Donald.
• Silva, Julio Cesar.

Subject

• Learning
• Computing

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 01C019I

Keyword

• Academic achievement
• Mathematics--Study and teaching
• Computer-assisted instruction

Advisor

• Fehribach, Joseph D.

Year

• 2001

Date created

• 2001-01-01

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright