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Investigating the effects of a manipulative model of ComputerMemory operations on the learning of...

Authors :
Hooper, Elizabeth J.
Thomas, Rex A.
Source :
Journal of Research on Computing in Education. Summer90, Vol. 22 Issue 2, p442. 15p. 3 Diagrams, 3 Charts.
Publication Year :
1990

Abstract

Assesses the effects of using a simulation of computer operations as an introduction to a beginning computer-programming course. Four replications of a simulation experiment; Influence of the simulation procedure on the student's choice of algorithms; Differences in knowledge of the syntax or ability to trace program segments.

Subjects

Subjects :
*COMPUTER programming education

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08886504
Volume :
22
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Research on Computing in Education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9609040911
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/08886504.1990.10781933