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Thinking Strategies with the Computer: Trial-and-Error

Piele, Donald T.; Wood, Larry E. – Creative Computing, 1977

Described are random, systematic, and guided trial-and-error strategies for problem-solving with a computer. (JH)

Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computer Programs, Computers, Elementary Secondary Education

What the Computer Taught Me About My Students...or Is Binary Search "Natural"?

Pasquino, Anne – Creative Computing, 1978

Several examples of student-written programs "teaching" a computer to guess systematically in finding a number between 0 and 10,000 are illustrated. These lend support to the contention that rather than being a "natural" application, using a binary search is a learned technique. (MN)

Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, College Mathematics, Computer Programs, Computers

I Compute--Therefore I Am.

Connor, Jim – Creative Computing, 1981

The process and history of the development of artificial intelligence is reviewed. Important achievements are noted. Limitations to possible breakthroughs in this field are noted from philosophers and mathematical logicians. (MP)

Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Processes, Computer Programs, Computer Science