Abstract:
This study compares the abilities of Maple 6, Mathematica 4.0 and MATLAB Release 12 in solving differential equations. The capabilities of these software programs in solving differential equations both analytically and graphically are compared. Evaluations of the interfaces surrounding the solving of these equations are also included. The primary audience of this study includes students and teachers of differential equations. The underlying motivation for this study is the increasing popularity for introducing differential equations to high school and freshman level college students as well as the increased emphasis on utilizing technology for instructional purposes.
