Introduction
GRAPHS MATHS TUTOR is a suite of five programs written by a Senior Lecturer in mathematics for use by students studying GCE courses at O and A Levels, or an equivalent syllabus.
These programs have been comprehensively tested on a wide cross-setion of students during a period of over a year.
GRAPHS MATHS TUTOR consists of the following programs:
- A versatile curve sketching program which allows the user to plot any curve, including trigonometric functions and curves with asymptotes.
- A parametric curve sketching program which allows the user to plot any parametric curve written in terms of parameters for X and Y. These curve sketching programs feature:
- Choice of quick plot or detailed plot
- Automatic scaling of axis
- Ability to change initial values and replot curves
- An interactive, multiple choice program giving practice in the recognition of trigonometric curves.
- A multiple-choice tester for the recognition of straight line equation.
- A multiple-choice tester for the recognition of quadratic and cubic curves. These programs feature:
- Random question selection to avoid repetition
- Increasing level of difficulty as test progresses
- Percentage score on completion of test
- Revision list of incorrect answers on completion of test
The package is supplied with comprehensive documentation, including a sample program-run illustrating all the program's facilities and a function study sheet listing important curves for student study.
Programs are supplied on cassette, but can be transferred to disc and will run without modification.
