FEATURES OF THE APPLICATION OF THE SCILAB MATHEMATICAL PACKAGE IN THE PROCESS OF TEACHING THE DISCIPLINE «HIGHER MATHEMATICS»

Abstract

The article notes that the choice of software is of great importance in teaching the discipline «Higher Mathematics». The complexity and type of tasks to be solved depend on the functionality of the selected program. It is emphasised that the methods of approximate, primarily numerical, solution are used. The methods of numerical solution of mathematical problems have always been an integral part of mathematics and have always been part of the content of natural-mathematical and engineering education. This article uses the Skilab math package as software. It is a multi-functional package designed for performing engineering and scientific calculations, which allows you to perform complex algebraic calculations, solve problems of differentiation and integration. All this contributes to the successful use of the Scilab mathematical package in the process of teaching the discipline «Higher Mathematic». The author draws attention to the fact that Skilab is a computer mathematics system designed to perform engineering and scientific calculations, such as: solving nonlinear equations and systems; solving linear algebra problems; solving optimization tasks; differentiation and integration; processing of experimental data (interpolation and approximation, method of least squares); solution of ordinary differential equations and systems. Skilab provides wide opportunities for creating and editing various types of graphs and surfaces. The Skilab system contains a sufficient number of built-in commands, operators and functions, and its distinctive feature is flexibility. The user can create any new command or function and then use it alongside the built-in ones. The article states that the use of modern mathematical packages significantly increases the intensity of cognitive activity, raises the level of mathematical preparation, improves the knowledge control system, and promotes learning motivation. The perspective of the development of the study of the use of mathematical packages is the development of a database on the issues of their use during the educational process, which should take into account the professional orientation of future activities. This approach provides a more effective application of interdisciplinary connections, which contributes to the in-depth study of the material and the expansion of opportunities for independent learning.