Teaching Fourth and Fifth Graders about Computers.

Zukas, Walter X.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1980-Oct

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Teaching Fourth and Fifth Graders about Computers.

Zukas, Walter X.; And Others

Arithmetic Teacher, v28 n2 p24-27 Oct 1980

A minicourse designed to teach fourth and fifth graders about computers included decoding computer cards, a "race" against the computer, a field trip, flow charting, and writing computer programs. The course was limited by the students' ability to understand abstract mathematical concepts. (MP)

Descriptors: Activity Units, Computer Science Education, Computers, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Grade 4, Grade 5, Learning Activities, Mathematics Instruction, Student Motivation

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Language: English

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