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Pea, Roy D.; And Others – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1987
An overall schema of interpretation for programming instructors is given, so that the misconceptions students develop in programming can be determined more readily. Types of language-independent and -dependent bugs, how they can be identified, and how to help students overcome them are addressed. (MNS)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education, Error Patterns

Gal-Ezer, Judith; Lichtenstein, Orna – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1997
Shows by means of a mathematical example how algorithmic thinking and mathematical thinking complement each other. An algorithmic approach can lead to questions that deepen the understanding of mathematics material. (DDR)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Case Studies, Cognitive Processes, Computer Science Education