Useful Software

• Computer Algebra Systems
  • WxMaxima: Capable of doing symbolic algebra. Useful for checking your answers in Algebra, PreCalculus and Calculus.
  • Microsoft Mathematics: symbolic algebra and graphing with a more familiar look. Useful for checking your answers in Algebra, PreCalculus and Calculus. Will show step-by-step solutions for certain problems.
• Graphing
  • GrafEq: Especially useful for graphing relations.
  • Graph: An all-around function grapher.
  • GraphCalc: A scientific calculator, plus 2D and 3D graphing.
  • Graphmatica: Good for graphing functions and relations.
• Statistics
  • R: This is what Holloman uses to compute statistics, conduct inference and generate statistical graphs.
• Geometry
  • Kseg: A freeware clone of Geometer’s Sketchpad.
  • Geogebra: Another freeware close of Geoemeter’s Sketchpad.

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