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Application of modern technology in teaching mathematics at the faculty of engineering

Technology is slowly entering the curriculum of mathematics in Croatian primary and secondary schools, and a little faster at the faculty level. This entry often depends on the teacher. Mathematical education at universities has witnessed daily progress, not only because of the introduction of e-learning systems (Moodle, MudRi) but also because of the availability of different technologies and computer programs, which are used for improving teaching, such as Mathematica, Matlab, GeoGebra, and the like. Experiences of teachers show that overcoming certain teaching units can be successfully and easily improved by implementing modern technology in their teaching. The result of this is additional student motivation for adopting mathematical knowledge by connecting various disciplines. Observing the selected problem through mathematical as well as other sciences’ perspectives, such as physics, chemistry or biology, has an impact on building a more well-rounded individual who will be able to handle today’s challenges. In this way, understanding mathematics as a science, which is a purpose to itself, can be overcome. This in turn contributes to its successful popularization and creates a positive atmosphere about this science as an important tool, which can help in resolving many interdisciplinary problems. The aim of this paper is to present the way in which mathematics can be improved in higher education with the help of selected examples.

teaching experience, popularization of science, applied mathematic, Mathematica, GeoGebra

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