NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

Learn more about the history of ERIC here. PDF icon

Showing all 3 results
The Importance of Context in Learning Number Systems and Determining Meaning.
Rossa, Dean – Computer Science Education, 1991
Presents eight points to emphasize when teaching the concept of place value. Contends that converting numbers from one base to another helps students understand the concept of place value and the importance of context in establishing meaning. Provides a BASIC computer program to make conversions. (MDH)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science Education, Concept Formation, Context Effect
Using the SCR Specification Technique in a High School Programming Course.
Rosen, Edward; McKim, James C., Jr. – Journal of Computer Science Education, 1992
Presents the underlying ideas of the Software Cost Reduction (SCR) approach to requirements specifications. Results of applying this approach to the teaching of programing to high school students indicate that students perform better in writing programs. An appendix provides two examples of how the method is applied to problem solving. (MDH)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Science Education, Computer Software Development, Computer Uses in Education
Using Logo to Develop Problem Solving Skills.
Denenberg, Stewart A. – Journal of Computer Science Education, 1993
Proposes using computer programing teaching problem solving. Describes the problem-solving technique of Top-Down Design, discusses its application to LOGO, and provides examples of programs using LOGO. (MDH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education