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Janice Padula – Australian Mathematics Education Journal, 2024
In this paper the author explores and demonstrates the vital role mathematics plays in technology by showing how algebra, and in particular Boolean algebra, has become an essential part of how computers and computer languages work. Both Boolean logic and algebra are core competencies in Computer Science at the university level which may encourage…
Descriptors: Algebra, Logical Thinking, Computers, Artificial Intelligence
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Eid, Chaker; Millham, Richard – American Journal of Business Education, 2013
In this paper, we investigate whether and how mathematics factors into students' performance in IT learning. The involved cognitive levels of students learning mathematics and hence problem solving, are correlated to how well they are able to transpose their knowledge and apply it to problem solving in the IT field(s). Our hypothesis is that if…
Descriptors: Information Technology, Mathematics Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Unified Studies Curriculum
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Lee, Young-Jin – Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia, 2010
Teaching computer programming to young children has been considered difficult because of its abstract and complex nature. The objectives of this study are (1) to investigate whether an innovative educational technology tool called Scratch could enable young children to learn abstract knowledge of computer programming while creating multimedia…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Young Children, Computers, Programming