Those of us who feel more attracted by books may have enough with the Windows Calculator, but mathematics people definitely need something more. Here's where Derive 6 comes in handy by presenting you with a wide variety of mathematical tools ready to perform almost any kind of maths operation.

The program displays a blank interface where you insert numbers, expressions, symbols and everything you need to create your calculations. The data is entered through a command line and added in consecutive lines on the program's interface. Besides using your keyboard, you can also use the program's buttons to enter certain symbols which may be harder to find on your keyboard configuration. You can then let Derive solve the problem and also get it printed on paper for further study.

All the operators and commands are conveniently categorized into a menu which, together with a comprehensive help system, make the program very complete and easy to use – that is, if you have some basic maths knowledge. Otherwise, you may as well stick to the Windows Calculator!

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Microsoft Math gives students tools, tutorials and instructions, all in one place! Its large collection of tools, tutorials, and instructions helps students learn mathematical concepts, while quickly solving math and science problems. Students see how to solve problems step-by-step – instantly! Microsoft Math works for many grade levels, studying subjects from basic math to calculus.

Top features include:

A full featured Graphing Calculator gives students extensive graphing and equation-solving capabilities, with large 2D and enhanced 3D color graphs to help them visualize problems and concepts.

Step-by-Step Math Solutions that guide students through problems in subjects from pre-algebra to calculus.

The Formulas and Equations Library has more than 100 common math equations and formulas to help students identify and easily apply the right equation.

The Triangle Solver is a graphing tool that students can use to explore triangles, and understand the relationship between different components to solve sides, angles, values and formulas.

The Unit Conversion Tool lets students quickly and easily convert units of measure including length, area, volume, weight, temperature, pressure, energy, power, velocity and time.

Ink Handwriting Support works with Tablet and Ultra-Mobile PCs, so students can write out problems by hand and have them recognized by Microsoft Math.

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Graph is an open source application used to draw mathematical graphs in a coordinate system. Anyone who wants to draw graphs of functions will find this program useful. The program makes it very easy to visualize a function and paste it into another program. It is also possible to do some mathematical calculations on the functions.

Draw functions

Graph can draw normal functions, parameter functions, and polar functions. You can use a lot of built-in functions, e.g. sin, cos, log, etc. You may specify color, width and line style of the graphs, and the graphs may me limited to an interval. It is also possible to show a circle at the ends indicating open or closed interval.

Interact with other programs

You can save the coordinate system with graphs as an image on disk either as a bitmap (bmp), Potable Network Graphics (png) or metafile (emf). You may also copy the coordinate system into another program, e.g. Microsoft Word, either as a normal image or as an OLE object, which may be edited later by double clicking on it.

A lot of options

While still easy to use Graph has a lot of customization possibilities, e.g. fonts, colors, axes style, grids, etc. The axes, which may by normal or logarithmic, can be placed either by entering specific values, or by moving or zooming with the mouse.

Evaluate

Given an x-coordinate Graph will calculate the function value and the first two derivatives for any given function. Alternatively the function may be traced with the mouse. Graph can also fill a table with evaluated function coordinates in a user specified range. Data from the table can easily be copied into another program, e.g. Excel.

Calculate

Graph can help you calculate the area under a function in a given interval and the distance along the curve between two points on the function. The program can also show the first derivative of a function, and create tangents and normal lines to a function at given coordinates.

Point series and trendlines

You can create series of points with different markers, colors and size. Data for a point series can be imported from other programs, e.g. Microsoft Excel. It is possible to create a line of best fit from the data in a point series, either from one of the built-in models or from a user specified model.

Shadings and labels

Graph can insert shadings used to mark an area related to a function. Shadings may be created with different styles and colors in a user specified interval. In addition to the optional legend used to describe each function, a label may be added anywhere in the system. A label can contain text with different fonts, images and objects created in other programs.

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There are Four sections to choose from; Circle, Area, Surface Area and Volume. For the calculations used in this program "Pi" has been rounded off to 10 decimal places.

Calculates and converts for area of triangles, trapezoids, circles and the surface area and volume of cubes, pyramids, cones, prisms, cylinders and spheres. There is also the option of converting the calculations to various units of metric and imperial measurements. Also there is a decimal imperial window to convert your values from and to decimal yards, feet, inches and fraction values to yards, feet, inches and fractions. Pick the area you need, put in the numbers then it is automatically done.

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If you're scientific or mathematical work involves highly complex linear and non linear problem solving, then you may find that Octave provides the power you've been looking for.

Octave is a high-level language developed by the open source community which functions simply by providing a command line interface for solving linear and nonlinear numeric problems. For those that are familiar with Matlab, they will have few problems picking up Octave because it works in conjunction with the former language.

The program basically features several very powerful tools for solving the kind of linear algebra equations that would send shivers down the spine of even the most experienced mathematician. According to the developers, it also includes functions for manipulating polynomials and integrating differential and differential-algebraic equations if you know what those are in the first place! The one bonus for those familiar with other languages is that Octave can also be extended or used in conjunction with modules written in C++, C, Fortran and others.

This is an extremely complex language that only those familiar with Matlab or Fortran will pick up quickly. Anyone else should be prepared to put a lot of hours in although the problem solving skills it will provide you with seem virtually limitless.

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MathProf is an easy to use mathematics program. Through the use of two and three dimensional graphics, MathProf can display mathematical correlations in a very clear and simple way.

The program covers the following areas in approximately 180 subroutines:

Analysis
Geometry
Algebra
3D Mathematics
Stochastics
Vector algebra
Linear algebra

MathProf helps Junior High School students with problems in Geometry and Algebra. High School and College students, seeking to expand their knowledge into further reaching mathematical concepts find this program very useful as well.

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Schoolteachers and Lecturers will find MathWriter useful for producing notes,reports,and test papers. The program is designed so that an expression may be written on the screen, and then translated into a bitmap image of required size. The image may then be subsequently imported to a Microsoft Word document as a "picture" or incorporated into a Web Page as an Image.

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Math Games line of software attempts to help those teachers and parents who want to make math education more fun and exciting. This software is by no means a complete solution to math literacy, but it can be used as a valuable supplement to teacher instruction and other computer teaching tools.

Math Games Level 1 teaches addition and multiplication with numbers from 1 to 12. Using the mouse to move the game's sliders, a student can select the values to calculate. Then, he or she simply clicks on the "Ask Me" button and lets the friendly robot do the calculation and report the result.

The game is guaranteed to engage students’ attention while teaching them the fundamentals of math. We believe that this game is particularly valuable because it combines education and fun. The game window can be resized or maximized to make it even more exciting for those young children just learning how to use the computer.

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If you're a serious mathematician or studying advanced mathematics or physics, then Math Mechanixs will be of much interest to you. It is not a training aid or a spreadsheet program - rather it works using a Math Editor (as opposed to a Text Editor) allowing you to type the mathematical expressions similar to the way you would write them on a piece of paper.

The software uses a multiple document interface so that you can work on multiple solutions simultaneously. There is a fully featured scientific calculator which includes a very useful integrated variables and functions list window so that you can easily track defined variables and functions.

Particularly for those that have to produce mathematical presentations, Math Mechanics enables you to produce some very impressive 2D and 3D diagrams. The graphing utility allows you to label data points, as well as zoom, rotate and translate the graph. This can seem daunting at first but fortunately there are several tutorials available that will guide you through it.

This a powerful and versatile mathematical software that anyone working on mathematical projects will find useful.

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Need just the Facts? The free Basic Facts Worksheet Factory can generate worksheets that will provide students with the practice they need to become proficient in the basic math operations. You can easily create unlimited customized worksheets for the practice of arithmetic facts in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

It's incredibly easy to use with a very friendly interface that lets you see exactly what your worksheet will look like as you design it. Print your first worksheet within a minute even the first time you use the program. You can create worksheets with as many questions as you wish from 1 to 100 and lay them out in either a horizontal or a vertical format. Then customize the worksheet by changing the picture, header, font, and riddle or quotation. For easy marking, Basic Facts Worksheet Factory will automatically print an answer key that looks just like the worksheet, but with the answers.

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Have fun learning fractions and check fractions homework easily. The graphics (fraction pies) help those new to fractions visualize the concepts. Version 2 is not quite as wacky as it's predecessor but is just as easy to use. Click on any blank area to choose your own customized color.

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Do you solve equations and plot graphs often? Then you know it's not easy to discover equation roots. Fortunately, you can now finish your Math homework or your engineering projects faster if you use DeadLine, a simple yet powerful equation solver. Your results will be precise, trustworthy and ready to use.

DeadLine is an educational software that will help you solve equations and plot graphs. Designed especially for students and engineers, the freeware combines graph plotting with advanced numerical Calculus, in a very intuitive approach. Most equations are supported, including algebraic equations, trigonometric equations, and exponential equations.

DeadLine includes a very fast engine that performs Math calculations. You can complete any task almost instantly, even on older systems.

You'll be able to:

• Solve equations numerically
• Plot graphs interactively
• Use an easy-to-use scientific calculator
• Derive functions and evaluate derivatives
• Solve optimization problems: find local extrema
• Integrate functions numerically
• Obtain an in-depth analysis of a function
• Save results: equations, graphs, roots and extrema
• Solve Calculus assignments in your own language

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Having trouble with your maths homework or have some serious mathematical equations to solve? Eular Equation Solver is a powerful mathematical tool, small and simple designed to help you solve mathematical eular equations.

I'm no maths wiz so I really wish I'd had this when I was in algebra class. Simply fill in the required fields with the hardest equations you can think of, click "Calculate" and it not only gives you the solution but also reveals a graphical representation of the result. The program has several fields - the equation itself, the values delta, the X values and the initial values of X and Y etc.

The program also doesn't require any installing or unzipping - just download it and the .exe file runs it immediately. A very powerful tool for cheaters and professionals alike.

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Math Practice was developed to help you practice math (arithmetic, simple algebra and roman numerals) skills. Each skill (add, subtract, multiply, divide, algebra and roman numerals) has three skill levels (easy, medium and hard). The algebra problems are to solve for x. Select the desired skill and the skill level.

A new problem will be displayed. Type the answer into the field provided and click on the "Enter" key (or press Enter/Return). If you are correct, you will see "Correct" displayed, and the Correct score will be incremented. If you are not correct, you will see "Incorrect" displayed, the correct answer will be displayed and the Incorrect score will be incremented. Click on the "New Problem" button to get a new problem. If your answer is correct, the "New Problem" button will be pressed for you automatically after a few seconds. The % displayed is your overall score in percentage. Clicking on the "Reset" button resets all scores.

Sound is supported. When you have ten correct answers you will hear applause. Sound can be turned on/off. Settings for sound, skill, and skill level are saved between sessions.

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Math Calculator is a feature-filled mathematics app designed to help you solve even the trickiest of problems with ease. You can use Math Calculator to calculate expression, solve equation, find extremum, calculate derivative and integral.

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3DField is a contouring surface plotting and 3D data program. The application converts your data into contour maps and surface plots. All aspects of 2D or 3D maps can be customized to produce exactly the presentation you want.

Features of 3DField:

• Result maps
• Export to Autocad file
• Save as 3DF file or PNG
• Seven gridding methods (Radial Basis Functions, Inverse Distances, Triangulation, Kriging, Minimum Curvature, Natural Neighbors, Linear System )
• Automatic or user-defined contour intervals and ranges
• Control over contour label format, font, frequency and spacing
• Automatic or user-defined color for contour lines
• Color and texture fill between contours, either user-specified or as an automatic spectrum of your choice
• Base map attached to data points
• Regression 2D data
• Splines for lines and contours
• View and zoom BMP, GIF, PNG, JPG, TIFF and GeoTIFF images
• Automatically and manually digitize image
• Import and export lines
• Ascending or descending sort for values or coordinates of points

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Brain Tease II was developed to help you have fun while exercising your brain. This application helps you improve your focus and concentration skills and is appropriate for all ages. Sound is supported. You can turn sound on/off from the menu bar. High scores and settings for sound and difficulty level are saved between sessions.

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If you're a biomedical student or serious scientists then you'll have to perform some pretty complex linear and non linear calculations.

R is an attempt to provide a wide variety of statistical analysing - namely linear and nonlinear modelling, classical statistical tests, time-series analysis, classification, clustering methods and graphical techniques. The developers have chosen the S language as what they call the "vehicle of choice" for research in statistical methodology. The main strength of the program is that it can produce high quality, well defined plots including mathematical symbols and formulae. The aim has been to put control in the hands of the user although it has to be said, the user needs to know exactly what they are doing with such complex tools to get any real benefit out of it other than drawing pretty graphs. Since it's open source however, it's very open to customisation by it's users so if there's something you don't like, you can access the source code easily.

A very professional analytical tool that's strictly for experienced or Phd level scientists - beginners stay well away.

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AcaStat simplifies statistical analyses and quickly produces summary reports that can be printed, saved, or exported to Microsoft Word, Excel, or any other word processor or spreadsheet. Create, import data files, or import data copied from spreadsheets or data tables to develop crosstabulations, descriptive statistics, and significance tests.

Unlike most other statistical packages, AcaStat also includes a summary statistics module that uses means, counts, and proportions to create and interpret confidence intervals and statistical tests. Free to try. Inexpensive to upgrade to the Licensed Edition.

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Equation Grapher is a function plotting and analyzing program. It allows you to draw graphs like y=2x and y=sin(x+10)-cos(x). It is possible to have up to 12 graphs plotted at the same time. Once you have plotted a function, Equation Grapher automatically finds roots, maximum/minimum, intersections etc. You can also calculate and view the integration area. You can change the range of the graph, either by using the built in zoom functions, or by manually typing in the range values. If you like, you can copy the graph window and paste it into your word processor. Of course, it is possible to save your work and continue at another time.

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