AN EXPERT-SYSTEM FOR TEACHING NUMERICAL SERIES

This paper explores the use of micro-computers in the teaching of Math ematics, a practice which is not very common. To this end, an expert s ystem was developed. An expert system is a computer program that emula tes the behavior of a human expert in a well-defined, narrow domain of knowledge. An expert system for teaching numerical series was devised in this study, Tests and criteria to determine divergence and converg ence are applied to numerical series. The system is capable of providi ng specific conclusions regarding the character of a given numerical s eries. The consultation sessions are very complete, allowing the stude nt to learn the theory and the practice of numerical series, The exper t system can encapsulate some of the expertise used teachers in Mathem atics classes.