Maple

Maple is a general-purpose commercial computer algebra system, or software used to assist engineers, scientist, and mathematicians in working complex equations. In general it is a complex calculator used to make quick calculation develop design sheets, teach fundamental concepts or produce sophisticated high-fidelity simulation models.

Maple is a useful tool that is not just for engineers, scientist, and mathematicians in the professional field. It can be used to help with academic research for professors, as well as help students with solving complex math problems with an ease. The program is based around Calculus and Engineering, but can be used to solve any math problems and assist with any graphing needs.

One of the best applications of this software is the graphing abilities. Maple can make 3D graphs that can be rotated and viewed from every angle, and this helps when trying to solve difficult calculus equations.

To find more information on Maple you can go to http://www.maplesoft.com/

Maple is a great software to have access to although many students in high school would not find much use for it. Teachers in the high school would be able to use it as an aid to support their lessons. However once students reach college and start taking upper level math classes Maple becomes very helpful.

This is a video tutorial of one way Maple can be used to help in calculus.