An overview of the evolution of the devices running computer algebra systems and their educational implications

摘要

Only back in late 60’s and early 70’s powerful computers were required to run the then just released computer algebra systems (brand new software mainly designed as a specialized aid for astronomy and high energy physics). In the late 80’s they could be run in standard computers. And in 1995 the first calculator including a computer algebra system was released. Now some of these pieces of software are freely available for Smartphones. That this software has been ported to these electronic devices is a challenge to different aspects of mathematical and physics education, like: problem solving, assessment and standardized assessment.