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SIGCSE
1998
ACM
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13 years 11 months ago
Scaling: a design pattern in introductory computer science courses
We present a series of programming exercises that use scaling as a theme for teaching design techniques in the introductory computer science course sequence. All exercises are on ...
Harriet J. Fell, Viera K. Proulx, Richard Rasala
SIGOPS
2008
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13 years 7 months ago
Using model checkers in an introductory course on operating systems
During the last three years, we have been experimenting with the use of the Uppaal model checker in an introductory course on operating systems for first-year Computer Science stu...
Roelof Hamberg, Frits W. Vaandrager
SIGCSE
2002
ACM
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13 years 7 months ago
Learning styles and performance in the introductory programming sequence
This paper reports on the implication of different preferred learning styles on students'performance in the introductory programming sequence and on work in progress on how t...
Lynda Thomas, Mark Ratcliffe, John Woodbury, Emma ...
ACE
2004
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13 years 9 months ago
Personal Software Process in the Database Course
This paper describes the integration of the Personal Software Process (PSP) into an introductory database course in an MIS curriculum. PSP is a highly disciplined, process-based a...
William I. Bullers Jr.
ITICSE
2003
ACM
14 years 24 days ago
Using lab exams to ensure programming practice in an introductory programming course
The high variability of students’ backgrounds typically found in introductory programming courses creates additional difficulties to foster motivation and ensure the desired co...
João Paulo Barros, Luís Estevens, Ru...