TY - JOUR
T1 - The concept of 'algorithm efficiency' in the high school curriculum
AU - Gal-Ezer, Judith
AU - Zur, Ela
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PY - 2002
Y1 - 2002
N2 - Algorithms and the efficiency of algorithms are basic concepts to every computer science (CS) curriculum (ACM Computing Curricula, 2001; Tucker, et al., 1993; Merrit, 1993). A new CS curriculum is being implemented in Israeli high schools which includes all the basic elements of traditional CS programs. At its core are algorithms, algorithmic thinking and the efficiency of algorithms which are included in the first two units studied (Gal-Ezer et al., 1995). Initial observations of the implementation of the program, interviews with teachers and students, and examination of students' achievements, confirmed our assumption that efficiency is a difficult concept to conceive, and motivated our research.
AB - Algorithms and the efficiency of algorithms are basic concepts to every computer science (CS) curriculum (ACM Computing Curricula, 2001; Tucker, et al., 1993; Merrit, 1993). A new CS curriculum is being implemented in Israeli high schools which includes all the basic elements of traditional CS programs. At its core are algorithms, algorithmic thinking and the efficiency of algorithms which are included in the first two units studied (Gal-Ezer et al., 1995). Initial observations of the implementation of the program, interviews with teachers and students, and examination of students' achievements, confirmed our assumption that efficiency is a difficult concept to conceive, and motivated our research.
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U2 - 10.1109/FIE.2002.1157928
DO - 10.1109/FIE.2002.1157928
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AN - SCOPUS:85013572993
SN - 0190-5848
VL - 1
SP - T2C/1
JO - Proceedings - Frontiers in Education Conference, FIE
JF - Proceedings - Frontiers in Education Conference, FIE
M1 - 41
ER -