There Are No Algorithms for Teaching Algorithms.

Curcio, Frances R.; Schwartz, Sydney L.

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ERIC Number: EJ574273

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1998

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There Are No Algorithms for Teaching Algorithms.

Curcio, Frances R.; Schwartz, Sydney L.

Teaching Children Mathematics, v5 n1 p26-30 Sep 1998

Suggests that issues surrounding the teaching of algorithms focus not on whether to teach them but rather on balancing and connecting the development of algorithmic thinking. Presents an approach to help students develop their algorithmic thinking. Contains 18 references. (ASK)

Descriptors: Algorithms, Elementary Education, Mathematics Activities, Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods, Thinking Skills

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Audience: Practitioners; Teachers

Language: English

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