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Direct linkSanders, Ian; Scholtz, Tamarisk – African Journal of Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 2012
Recursion is an important concept for any computer science student to master. Many first year students develop the viable "copies" mental model of recursion and can successfully trace the execution of a simple recursive function. This article discusses a study focused on determining whether the ability to successfully trace a recursive…
Descriptors: Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction, Computer Science, Mathematical Concepts
