[Edu-sig] the idea of "CS-friendly" algebra courses...

[A. Jorge Garcia]

I, for one, have been trying to integrate SAGE/python as my as possible 
in my preCalculus classes:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL956Pn2cKSj_D7PliLz1_VdQ1rRpgaE1

Unfortunately, I'd love to do the same in AP Calculus but Graphing 
Calculators are required on that AP exam. The students need to use the 
Graphing Calculator all year to be proficient enough by May. So, adding 
SAGE/python to the mix there would not be helpful. If only the 
CollegeBoard would allow PC/Tablet based calculators/programming 
languages/CASs, I'd be all over it! In fact, I just started a 
DonorsChoose project to at least replace my Graphing Calculators 
(TI-83/TI-89) with something more modern (TI Nspire CX CAS):
http://www.donorschoose.org/calcpage2010?active=true

Sincerely,
A. Jorge Garcia
Applied Math, Physics & CS
http://shadowfaxrant.blogspot.com
http://www.youtube.com/calcpage2009
2013 NYS Secondary Math http://PAEMST.org Nominee