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| Computer Science Education | 1 |
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| Linn, Marcia C. | 1 |
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Peer reviewedLinn, Marcia C. – Educational Researcher, 1985
Discusses whether and how computer programing courses can teach problem solving. Provides results of an integrated set of studies of middle school programing students whose problem solving skills increased in a programing class. Argues that "exemplary" instruction is more efficient than "typical" instruction. Examines the influence of students'…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Science Education, Middle Schools, Performance Factors
