(2) Analytical uses – A conceptual model would allow students to import
data from the real environment and experiments for analytical processing
(e.g., a special purpose calculator). Design features (e.g., sliders, dialers, hotspot areas and text input boxes) enable the input of parameters. Outcomes of
interactions can be displayed in a variety of formats such as numbers, graphs,
audio, verbal/written statements, pictorial representations, and animation.