The implementation of Maple software to enhance the ability of students’ spaces in multivariable calculus courses

Abstract

The implementation of technology in learning becomes imperative and needs. Through learning, technology will be more meaningful and facilitate students in comprehending the materials. Based on the evaluation of the multivariable calculus courses can be concluded that the students had much difficulty in drawing materials graphic in dimensional space 3 (R3). Students had not been able to draw graphs of linear and quadratic equations well. To solve the problem, the researchers implemented the Maple software on the multivariable calculus courses. This study used a qualitative approach with a descriptive analysis method. The subject of research is the students’ of Mathematics education of Muhammadiyah Semarang University in Multivariable calculus courses in the academic year 2019/2020. The stages of learning have six stages, such as; 1) Students are introduced Cartesian coordinates in R3; 2) Students are given student worksheets; 3) Students are required to draw graphics in the Maple software; 4) Students are asked to compare pictures in student worksheets and Maple; 5) Students present discussion results; 6) Lecturers give feedback and conclude learning. Based on the research results, it can be concluded that the implementation of Maple Software can improve the ability of students’ spaces in Multivariable calculus courses.