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Peer reviewedMadison, Sandra; Gifford, James – Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 2002
Describes a study that explored the parameter-related misconceptions of two college students in an introductory programming course. Explains how they were able to construct correctly functioning modular programs by making adjustments to formal parameter lists; discusses results within a constructivist framework; and suggests implications for…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Constructivism (Learning), Higher Education, Instructional Design
