Using a free open source software to teach mathematics. Issue 4 (10th May 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Botana, Francisco; Abánades, Miguel A.; Escribano, Jesús
• Is Part Of: Computer applications in engineering education. Volume 22:Issue 4(2014:Dec.)
• Page Start: 728
• Page End: 735
• Publication Date: 2012-05-10
• Subjects: Engineering -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- Periodicals; Engineering -- Computer-assisted instruction -- Periodicals; 620
• DOI: 10.1002/cae.21565
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1061-3773

Abstract

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