getting Mathematica

Mathematica is a powerful computer program for doing mathematics. It does basic computations along with complex graphing and work with algorithms. Mathematica is published by Wolfram Research. Students who plan to study math, science, or engineering in college will find the program useful in college as well. If you are interested in having your own copy of Mathematica, refer to the following links to help guide you to the version best for your interests.

Updated: 12/28/2003

• Wolfram Research Home Page
  www.wolfram.com
  
  
• Math Reader: Free program for reading Mathematica files. (Similar to Adobe Reader in use.)
  http://www.wolfram.com/products/mathreader/ 
  
  
• Trial Version (Free 15 days) You will not be able to save files you create.
  http://www.wolfram.com/products/mathematica/trial.cgi 
  
  
• Semester or Annual License ($45 for 6 months or $70 for 1 year)
  Info: http://www.wolfram.com/products/student/mathforstudents/licenses.html 
  Purchasing: http://store.wolfram.com/view/app/timedstudent/ 
  
  
• Student Edition ($140)
  Info: http://www.wolfram.com/products/student/mathforstudents/index.html
  Purchasing: http://store.wolfram.com/view/app/mathforstudents/ 
  
  
• Teachers: I recommend “Mathematica for the Classroom” over the “Teacher Edition” since the “Classroom” version contains the full version of Mathematica with a pre-college teacher discount. (Cost: Approximately $200) Info: http://www.wolfram.com/products/classroom/
  Purchasing: (Contact Wolfram) http://www.wolfram.com/company/contact.html#USandCanada 
  
  
• Note: The professional version for commercial use is $1,880.
  http://store.wolfram.com/view/app/mathematica/
  

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