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Peer reviewedMerritt, Susan M. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1988
Argues that education in computer science in secondary schools has not kept pace with curriculum developments for college programs. Suggests definitions to be agreed upon and ways to close the gap between secondary and college programs. (PK)
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Computer Literacy, Computer Science, Computer Science Education
Peer reviewedJohnson, Marvin L. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1986
Definitions of computer science and computer literacy are discussed, with their implications for college instruction and job skills. Mathematics as a necessary condition for success in both is noted. (MNS)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Literacy, Computer Science, Higher Education
Peer reviewedGal-Ezer, Judith; Lichtenstein, Orna – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1997
Shows by means of a mathematical example how algorithmic thinking and mathematical thinking complement each other. An algorithmic approach can lead to questions that deepen the understanding of mathematics material. (DDR)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Case Studies, Cognitive Processes, Computer Science Education
Peer reviewedSorkin, Sylvia J. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1991
Presented is a way to provide students with a review and an appreciation of the versatility of pointers in data structures by improvising with binary trees. Examples are described using the Pascal programing language. (KR)
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Mathematics, Computer Science Education, Computer Software
