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Analogical Reasoning and Computer Programming.
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Clement, Catherine A.; And Others – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1986
A study of correlations between analogical reasoning and Logo programming mastery among female high school students related the results of pretests of analogical reasoning to posttests of programming mastery. A significant correlation was found between analogical reasoning and the ability to write subprocedures for use in several different…
Descriptors: Analogy, Cognitive Tests, Correlation, Females
A Study of the Development of Programming Ability and Thinking Skills in High School Students.
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Kurland, D. Midian; And Others – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1986
A study of high school students learning computer programming was conducted to determine the impact of programming on particular mathematical and reasoning abilities, the cognitive skills or abilities that best predict programming ability, and what students actually understand about programming after two years of study. (MBR)
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Analysis of Variance, Cognitive Tests, Literature Reviews