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Purpose of ATCM'98

1. application of computer algebra systems in research and teaching
2. computer-aided mathematics teaching
3. distance learning through the WWW
4. graphing calculators
5. mathematical research and teaching using technology
6. numerical analysis and formula manipulation

Sponsors of ATCM'98

• CASIO
• HP
• Texas Instruments
• Waterloo Maple Inc.
• Wolfram Research Inc.

Beautiful campus of University of Tsukuba, site of ATCM98
Bird's-eye view  of Univ. of  Tsukuba	Pedestrian/Bicyle  Path in Univ.  of Tsukuba	Main Conference  Hall of  ATCM 98	In Front of Central Library	Fountain in  Univ. of  Tsukuba
Pictures courtesy of Takuya Kitamoto, University of Tsukuba
More pictures down the page. Check it out.

Tentative Program of ATCM'98

August 24, 1998 (Monday)

• 14:00-17:00: Checking in Hotels and registration at various hotel sites.
• **16:30 (Bus will take participants from Hotels to the University Hall)
• 17:00-19:00: Reception Party (sponsored by ATCM). Tickets to tutorial sessions will be distributed to avoid over concentration. There will be sufficient seats in all the tutorial sessions.
• Remark: For those who choose to stay at university dormitary, it is advisable to arrive in Narita Airport on August 24, since university is closed on Sunday August 23.

August 25, 1998 (Tuesday)

• 9:00-9:40 : Opening Ceremony
• 9:40-10:30: Plenary Speech 1 - Bernhard KUTZLER ( Kutzler@eunet.at), Austria

Education meets Computer Algebra: A Double Challenge (with Japanese Abstract)
• 10:30-10:50: Coffee Break
• 11:00-12:00: Paper Presentations
 
• Room 1: Martyn Quigley, Chair
 
• Development of a Genetic Algorithm Model: GAP , Chan Wai, Nelson, Hong Kong
• GAP in Algebra Class , Hideki Sawada, Japan.
• Room 2: Lyn Bloom, Chair
 
• Building Dynamic Mathematical Models with Geometry Expert I. Models for Functions and Plane Curves , X. S. Gao & Y. Huang, P.R. China
• Developing the Curriculum for Curves Using History and Technology, Masami ISODA Japan
• Room 3: T.W. Judson, Chair
 
• Recursive Computations in Spreadsheets, Jozef Hvoreck, Papua New Guinea, & Ivan Trencansk, Slovakia.
• Introductory Programming and Word Problems, Jozef Hvoreck, Papua New Guinea.
• Room 4: Barry Kissane, Chair
 
• Danish students and the TI-92 Graphic Calculator, Sten Asgaard Andersen, Denmark.
• Be more aware of the overall impact of using calculators in learning mathematics , Tingyao Zheng, USA.
• 12:00-13:00: Lunch Time
• 13:00-13:50 : Plenary Speech 2 - Frank DEMANA ( demanaf@math.ohio-state.edu), USA. Improving student understanding about computational processes, problem solving techniques, and proof using hand-held technology (with Japanese Abstract)
• 14:00-15:30: Paper Presentations
 
• Room 1: Nelson Chan, Chair
 
• Building Bridges with Scientific Notebook: Enhancing the Teaching of Engineering Mathematics , Malcolm Anderson, Lyn Bloom, Ute Mueller, Pender Pedler, Australia.
• Harmonizing a computer algebra system with a regular mathematics course , Martyn Quigley, BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Room 2: Jozef Hvoreck, Chair
 
• Learning Statistics with Spreadsheet, Jiro SUZUKI, Japan.
• Technology, Projects, and Elementary Statistics , T.W. Judson, USA.
• An Open Learning Mathematics Foundation Course Using MATHCAD , Andrew Toon, Singapore.
• Room 3: Tilak de Alwis, Chair
 
• Higher order programming using Mathematica in teaching programming , Hiroshi Ohtsuka, Japan.
• An Undergraduate Student Project on study of differential Equations from dynamical system point of view using MATHEMATICA, D.C. Sengupta & C. Ellis, USA.
• What Does the Coming Mathematics Education Seek out of the Use of the Computer? , Tomoko Yanagimoto, Japan.
• Room 4: Xiaoshan Gao, Chair
 
• A study of problem posing under the technology environment: Analysis of problem solving process using "Cabri-Geometry" , Tadayuki KISHIMOTO, Japan.
• Students' Ideas of Covariation in Realistic Problem Situations in an Introductory Algebra Program in Taiwan , Chih-Cheng Hung, Taiwan.
• An Innovative Modeling Approach at the Freshman/Sophomore Level , Silvia Heubach, USA
• 15:30-15:50: Coffee Break
• 16:00-17:40: Tutorials: ( Tutorials are held either in computer labs - Rooms A, B & C or in rooms equiped with OHP and/or computer projection system upon request - Rooms 1, 2 & 3.
• Room A: Introduction to CABRI GEOMETRE II for Windows , Bernhard Kutzler, Austria.
• Room B: MATHEMATICA for the Beginner , Tilak de Alwis, USA
• Room C: Tutorial on Dynamic Geometry , Jen-chung Chuan, Taiwan.
• Room 1: Making Mathematics Come Alive Using TI-92 Geometry, Arne Engebretsen, USA
• Room 2: Teaching with the HP38G Graphics Calculator , Malcolm Anderson, Lyn Bloom, Ute Mueller and Pender Pedler, Australia.
• Room 3: Teaching and Learning Junior Secondary Mathematics with a Graphics Calculator , Barry Kissane, Australia.
• 18:00-19:00: Happy Hours (Sponsored by CASIO. The Koto music, a long Japanese zither with thirteen strings)
• NOTE. The exhibitioin is running from 9:00-17:00.

August 26, 1998 (Wednesday)

• 9:00-9:50: Plenary Speech 3 - Benton LEONG (blleong@maplesoft.com), Canada

Title and abtract pending (with Japanese abstract)
• 9:50-10:10: Coffee Break
• 10:10-12:10: Paper Presentations
 
• Room 1: Jen-chung Chuan, Chair
 
• Grasp Meanings with Interactive Java Animation on WWW Shigeru Tsuyuki, Japan.
• Uses of Java Applets in Mathematics Education, C. P. Mawata, USA
• Room 2: Shui-Hung Hou, Chair
 
• Algorithms of Generalized Inverse and their Stabilization , Hiroyuki Minakuchi,Hiroshi Kai and Matu-Tarow Noda, Japan.
• Polynomial Algorithms for Optimization Problems , Kei-ichi Shiraishi, Hiroshi Kai, Tomokatsu Saito and Matu-Tarow Noda , Japan.
• Room 3: Lyn Bloom, Chair
 
• Teaching Complex Variables Using MATHEMATICA , Dipendra C.Sengupta & Jharna D. Sengupta, USA.
• Design and development of a Web-based CAI program using Mathematica , Youngcook Y. Jun, KOREA.
• Room 4: Zaven Karian, USA
• Internet course material supporting mathematics programmes offered at RMIT , G.F. Fitz-Gerald, W.P. Healy & M. Lukic, Australia.
• Use of Maple in Determining Radial Eigenfunctions for the Bound-State Aharonov-Bohm Effect , W. P. Healy and H. Hung, AUSTRALIA.
• 12:10-13:00: Lunch Time
• 13:00-13:50: Plenary Speech 4 - Michal YERUSHALMY ( michalyr@construct.haifa.ac.il), Israel

From Arithmetic to Algebra and Calculus: Making the Rhetoric of the Function Approach Real. (with Japanese Abstract)
• 14:00-15:30: Paper Presentations
 
• Room 1: W. P. Healy, Chair
 
• Approximate Singularvalue Decomposition of a Matrix with Polynomial Entries , T. Kitamoto, JAPAN.
• On The Leverrier-Faddeev Algorithm , Shui-Hung Hou, HONG KONG.
• An Introduction Course in Elliptic Curve Cryptosystems , Kazuhisa TAKAGI & Kyouhei MURAYAMA, Japan.
• Room 2: Gary Fitz-Gerald, Chair
 
• The effect on the motivation by Math-Lab Curriculum using Geometry Tool ( For the 9th graders geometry), Iwao IGUCHI, Japan.
• The Raffles Girls' School's Mathematical Innovative Technology Strategies , Guat Kheng, Singapore.
• The Impact of Technology on School Mathematics in Shanghai Area , Xuhui LI, China.
• Room 3:Dapeng Tien, Chair
 
• A Front-end Tool for Mathematical Computation and Education in a Network Environment , Sakurai, Zhao, Sugiura, & Torii, Japan.
• Optical Recognition of Printed Mathematical Documents , R. Miyazaki, K. Inoue, M. Suzuki, Japan.
• On-line recognition of handwritten mathematical formulas via network , Y. Sakamoto, M. Sha, R. Fukuda, M. Suzuki, Japan
• Room 4:Youngcook Y. Jun, Chair
 
• Teaching Approaches using Graphing Calculator in the Classroom for Hearing-Impaired Student , Akira MORIMOTO & Yoshinori NAKAMURA, Japan.
• New Approaches Using Technology for Solving Problems in Secondary Mathematics , Arne Engebretsen, USA.
• Teaching the Concept of Approximation Based on Computer Activities in Upper Secondary School , Shin, Seung Ho, South Korea.
• 15:30-15:50: Coffee Break
• 16:00-17:40 Tutorials:
 
• Room A: Statistics Through MAPLE, Zaven Karian, USA.
• Room B: On Tools and Classrooms: New Approaches to Algrebra and Calculus Using Innovative Software, Michal Yerushalmy, Israel.
• Room C: Solving Linear Equations with DERIVE , Bernhard Kutzler, Austria
• Room D (SPECIAL ROOM): Educational Use and Influence of the Computer Algebra Systems , Yorikazu Takeuchi, Takahashi Tadashi, Hitoshi Ohnishi, Tadashi Takahashi, Japan.
• Room 1: Using the TI-92 in calculus and precalculus, Frank Demana, USA
• Room 2: Teaching and Learning Senior Mathematics with a Graphics Calculator , Barry Kissane, Australia.
• Room 3: Teaching with the HP48G Graphics Calculator , Malcolm Anderson, Lyn Bloom, Ute Mueller and Pender Pedler, Australia.
• 18:00-19:00: Conference Dinner (You need to purchase the ticket).
• Note. The exhibition is running from 9:00-17:00. There will be many sessions of Japanese tea ceremony from 9:50-16:00 on August 26, 1998.

August 27, 1998 (Thursday)

• 9:00-9:50: Plenary Speech 5 - Tosiyasu KUNII (tosi@kunii.com), Japan

Technological Impact of Modern Abstract Mathematics (with Japanese Abstract)
• 9:50-10:10: Coffee Break
• 10:10-12:10: Paper Presentations
 
• Room 1: Lu Yang, Chair
 
• Calculation system for the dual graph of resolution of the algebraic curve singularities using Risa/Asir , Mitsushi Fujimoto, & Masakazu Suzuki, Japan.
• Eight Lines Arrangements on the Real Projective Plane and the Root System of Type E₈, Jiro Sekiguchi & Tetsuo Fukui, Japan.
• About the Polynomials in Two Variables Demonstrating the Characteristics of Polynomials by Using a Model , Masahiro Takizawa, Japan
• A Note on Nearest Singular Polynomials, Lihong ZHI, Japan, & Wenda WU, China.
• Room 2: Marissa P. Justan, Chair
 
• The effect on the motivation by Math-Lab Curriculum using Geometry Tool ( For the 9th graders geometry), Iwao IGUCHI, Japan .
• Testing Students with Hand-held Technology , Edward D. Laughbaum, USA.
• Allowing the Uses of the Computer in a Mathematical Competition , Jen-chung Chuan, Taiwan.
• Semantic Nets for Solving Word Problems , Pearla Nesher.
• Room 3: A. Izani B.MD. Ismail, Chair
 
• Graphing Calculators and Parametric Equations, Brenda Lee, Taiwan
• Preparation of a BASIC Language System Which Acords with ISO Full BASIC and Its Aim , Kazuo Shiraishi, Japan.
• Teaching Math with Technology , Shin WATANABE, Japan.
• Room 4: Andrew Toon, Chair
 
• Mathematics Notations in Web Pages , Chor Pee LIM, Singapore
• Design of a WEB Based MATLAB Teaching Course -- Issues Involved and Lessons Learned , Dapeng Tien and Elsen Ong, Singapore.
• Solving the Theoretical problem in Linear Algebra with Matlab/Maple , Harini Mahmudi.
• A Multimedia Environment for Teaching Mathematical Modeling and Observing the Stages of Learning , Chang Kok Hau & P.M.Nobar, Singapore.
• Room 5:Masami Isoda, Chair
 
• Linear Algebra made easier: the HP 48G in Linear Algebra Units, Ute Mueller, Pender Pedler, Malcolm Anderson, & Lyn Bloom, Australia
• 12:10-13:00 Lunch Time
• 13:00-13:50: Plenary Speech 6 - Jingzhong ZHANG ( atcm99@guangztc.edu.cn), China

Automated Reasoning and ICAI - An Educational Software:Solid Geometry (with Japanese abstract)
• 14:00-15:30: Paper Presentations
 
• Room 1: Lihong Zhi, Chair
 
• Normal Lines Drawn to a Parabola and Geometric Constructions , Tilak de Alwis, USA.
• Solving Generalized Sturm Sequence by Subresultant Chain for Polynomials with Symbolic Cofficients , Hongguang Fu, Lu Yang & Zhenbing Zeng, China.
• An Implementation of Polynomial System Solving Algorithm , Dingkang WANG & Hidetsune Kobayashi, Japan.
• Room 2: P.M. Nobar, Chair
 
• Mathematical Visualization with Maple , Jen-chung Chuan, Taiwan
• Inferential statistics and the graphics calculator , Barry Kissane, Australia.
• The Reversed Times Tables , Tower CHEN, USA.
• Room 3: Shin Watanabe, Chair
 
• An Undergraduate Technology-based Applied Mathematics Program: THE B. APPL. SC. Program in Mathematics at UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA , Rosihan M. Ali & A. IZANI B.MD. ISMAIL, Malaysia
• Development of the Electronic Textbook by the Hypertext for Promoting Student's Autonomous Learning , Shoichiro Machida, Japan
• Room 4: Pearla Nesher, Chair
 
• Fundamental Theorem of Calculus , Nobuhiro Takahashi, Japan.
• The Geometric Index of the Wheel, W_n , Rowena T. Baylon, Philippines
• Computer Verification of the Results on the Diameter of the N-Dimensional Pancake Networks , Marissa P. Justan, Philippines
• 15:30-15:50 Coffee Break
• 16:00-17:40 Tutorials:
 
• Room A: Teaching Mathematics with MAPLE, Zaven Karian & Wei-Chi Yang, USA.
• Room B: MathLink Programming in Mathematica , Hiroshi KIMURA, Japan.
• Room C: Mathematics Laboratory: An workshop on a series of intelligent educational softwares , Zhang Jingzhong, Li Chuanzhong, Liang Songxin, China.
• Room 1: Using the TI-92 in Algebra and Pre-calculus, Edward D. Laughbaum, USA.
• Room 2: Mathematical Modeling with Cfx-9850 and Casio Data Analyzer (CDA), Hideyo MAKISHITA, Japan.
• 18:00-19:00: Happy Hours (sponsored by CASIO, Free admission,)

+ Saiki Hayashi, traditional Japanese Festival Music with Japanese Insturuments)
• Note. The exhibition is running from 9:00-17:00.

August 28, 1998 (Friday)

• 9:00-9:50: Plenary Speech 7 - Ken-ichi MIURA ( kenm@fai.com), Japan

Mathematics that Works in Computer Industry (with Japanese abstract)
• 10:00-10:50: Plenary Speech 8 - Lu YANG ( atcm99@guangztc.edu.cn), China

Practical Automated Reasoning on Inequalities: Generic Programs for Inequality Proving and Discovering (with Japanese abstract)
• 11:00-11:30: Closing Ceremony
• 11:30-12:30: Lunch
• 12:30: Excursion to Tokyo. Tokyo Bus Tour 4,000 Yen per person.

12:30 Tsukuba - 2:00 Asakusa (1 hour) ->4:00 Akihabara (1 hour) - 6:00
Shinjuku (1.5 hour) - (Night View of Tokyo from Bus) - 9:00 or later back to Tsukuba Hotels.

Committees

Editors, Proceedings of ATCM98

Editors
• Wei-Chi YANG (wyang@runet.edu, USA), Editor-in-Chief
• Kiyoshi SHIRAYANAGI (shirayan@cslab.kecl.ntt.co.jp, JAPAN), Assistant Editor
• Sung-Chi CHU (schu@runet.edu, USA), Assistant Editor
• Gary F. FITZGERALD (garyfitz@rmit.edu.au, AUSTRALIA), Assistant Editor

All contributed papers appearing in the Proceedings/Electronic Proceedings of ATCM98 are reviewed by peers in the mathematics and computer science communities. Without their time and effort, we would not be able to complete the rigorous review process to present to you an excellent collection of papers at ATCM98 and in both the Proceedings and Electronic Proceedings. Their names are listed in alphabetical order.

Referees
• Paul ABBOTT (paul@physics.uwa.edu.au), Australia
• Sung-Chi CHU (schu@runet.edu), USA
• Jen-Chung CHUAN (jcchuan@math.nthu.edu.tw), Taiwan
• Gary F. FITZGERALD (garyfitz@rmit.edu.au), AUSTRALIA
• Peter JONES (pjones@swin.edu.au), Australia
• Zaven KARIAN (Karian@Denison.edu), USA
• Bernhard KUTZLER (Kutzler@swp.co.at), Austria
• Shui-hung HOU (MAHOUSH@hkpucc.polyu.edu.hk), Hong Kong
• Peng Yee LEE (leepy@am.nie.ac.sg), Singapore
• Yang Ming POK (pym@np.ac.sg), Singapore
• Hiroshi SEKIGAWA (sekigawa@cslab.kecl.ntt.co.jp), Japan
• Kiyoshi SHIRAYANAGI (shirayan@cslab.kecl.ntt.co.jp), JAPAN
• Tadashi TAKAHASHI (takahasi@kobe-u.ac.jp), Japan
• Lu YANG (yang@ntr.cdb.ac.cn), China
• Wei-Chi YANG (wyang@runet.edu) USA
• Bert WAITS (waitsb@math.ohio-state.edu), USA

Registration

The registration fee of 20,000 Yen will cover the cost of registration materials, conference programs, proceedings, and morning and afternoon teas.

Payment Methods:

• For participants who can use the post office draft


Please make the Post-Office Draft payable to
 

ATCM98 Committee (Tateaki SASAKI)
Account No. 10680-34895111
Japanese Post Office, Tsukuba Univ. Branch
ATCM'98 representative: Tateaki SASAKI
Sasaki Lab., Inst. Math., Tsukuba Univ

• For participants who can not use post office draft


Please use the wire transfer to send in 20,000 Yen to the following bank directly.
 

Account Name: ATCM98 Committee (Masami ISODA)
Account No. 1544699
JOYO BANK, kenkyugakuentoshi branch, Japan

Please send in your receipt of the post office draft or bank wire AND the registration form through postal mail to the following address:

Prof. Masami Isoda
Registration Chair of ATCM'98
Institute of Education, Univ. of Tsukuba
Tsukuba-shi, Ibaraki,  305-8572, Japan

Accommodations

We can arrange the following accommodations (the following rate is for single). Please make your registration early because Tsukuba City has not enough accommodations.
  

Registration Form

             ATCM98 Registration Form
                 Tsukuba, Japan

PLEASE WRITE CLEARLY IN BLOCK LETTERS

_______________________________, __________________________________
(Last Name)                      (First Name)

___________________________________________________________________
Institution Name (Full, Unabbreviated)

___________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address (Address, City)

___________________________________________________________________
State/Province, Zip/Postal Code, Country

_______________________________, __________________________________
Telefax                          Email

PLEASE CHECK ONE OR MORE BOXES

    check    Registration Type                       Fee

     ____    Early  registration (before  May 31)  17,000 Yen
     ____    Late registration (after May 31)      20,000 Yen
     ____    Tutorial only                          5,000 Yen
     ____    Banquet                                7,000 Yen

                                     Total        ______________ Yen
    check    Accommodation                          Rate

     ____    Student Dormitory                  1,500 Yen/night
     ____    Tsukuba Research Center            3,500 Yen/night
     ____    Hotel Sunroute Tsukuba             8,100 Yen/night
     ____    Tsukuba Dai-ichi Hotel            11,500 Yen/night

About Tsukuba

Beautiful Tsukuba, site of ATCM98
Bird's-eye View of  Univ. of Tsukuba  (from Mitsui building)	Japanese rocket H-II at Tsukuba  Expo center	Bird's-eye View of  Univ. of Tsukuba  (from Mitsui building)	Central  Park (Chuou Kouen)	Tsukuba  Expo  Center
Pictures courtesy of Takuya Kitamoto, University of Tsukuba

Tsukuba Science City was built about 30 years ago as a science town, and it contains many national and private institutes. The University of Tsukuba is located in the center of the city.

Tsukuba Science City is 60 km north-north-east of Tokyo and 60 km north-west of Narita Intn'l Airport. We have bus service between Narita Intn'l Airport and Tsukuba Science City. We have also highway bus service between Tokyo Station and Tsukuba Science City, which is very frequent and convenient.

Getting Around: Tsukuba, Tokyo and the Tokyo International Airport at Narita (we recommend that you fly into this airport)

The city of Tsukuba, the Tokyo International Airport at Narita and Tokyo are vertices of a regular triangle. Traveling between any two vertices on public bus transportation may take one hour or an hour and a half.

Between Narita and Tsukuba

 We recommend you take the public bus and it is the most economic way to travel between these two points. Following is the bus time table.

Narita Airport to Tsukuba Center:  8:20,  10:50,  11:30,  14:30  16:30,  18:40
Tsukuba Center to Narita Airport:  6:30,  7:20,  11:20,  13:20,  14:50,  17:30

Between Tokyo and Tsukuba

If you want to move between Tokyo and Tsukuba, we recommend you to use public bus transportation between Yaesu Minami Bus Terminal at Tokyo St. and Tsukuba Center (destination points). The bus departs from each of the two destination points every 12 minutes. One way cost is 1,260 yen, or if you buy a book of 5 coupons it will be 1,050 yen each. We do not recommend that you arrive at Tsukuba Center at or past midnight. There are no transportations but only a few taxis.

How to go to your accommodation in Tsukuba

Dai-ich Hotel is located at the Tsukuba Center. To go to the Hotel Sunroute Tsukuba and the Tsukuba Research Center (in Japanese 'TSUKUBA KENSYU Center') you should take a taxi. It may be 650 yen or more. There are several dormitories and we will inform you after your registration in the case of dormitories. 

If you have questions or need more details, please contact Prof. T. Sasaki sasaki@math.tsukuba.ac.jp or Prof. W.C. Yang wyang@runet.edu

History of ATCM : ATCM Foundation by Wei-Chi Yang