Learning Programming: An Analysis of Looping Strategies Used by Beginning Students.

Samurcay, Renan

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Publication Date: 1985

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Learning Programming: An Analysis of Looping Strategies Used by Beginning Students.

Samurcay, Renan

For the Learning of Mathematics, v5 n1 p37-43 Feb 1985

This study concerned conceptual difficulties of college students learning programming and ways the teacher can simplify the process. An analysis of general strategies used in solving problems involving loops is given, with four types of hierarchical strategy categorized. Students had difficulty transforming their algebraic descriptions into procedural descriptions. (MNS)

Descriptors: Algebra, College Mathematics, Computer Science Education, Educational Research, Higher Education, Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving, Programing, Research Reports

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Language: English

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