The Use of Mathematics Software to Support Students Facing Difficulties in Integral Calculus
Keywords:
integral calculus, mathematics software, learning difficultyAbstract
Integral calculus is a mathematics course that requires strong reasoning, communication, and higher-order thinking skills. Many students face difficulties in learning integral calculus, which often leads to errors in problem-solving. This study aimed to analyze these learning difficulties and explore how mathematics software can support student understanding. A literature review method was employed, using articles sourced from search engines such as Publish or Perish, Google Scholar, and Taylor & Francis. Publications from 2016 to 2023 were selected based on specific relevance criteria. The analysis showed that ineffective teaching methods and low student motivation contributed to learning difficulties. Moreover, insufficient mastery of prerequisite concepts posed significant challenges. The findings highlight the importance of integrating technology into mathematics learning. Software tools such as GeoGebra, Mathematica, and Maple were found to enhance student engagement, support conceptual understanding, and improve motivation in studying integral calculus.
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