The Mathematical Education (한국수학교육학회지시리즈A:수학교육)
- Volume 39 Issue 1
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- Pages.49-58
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- 2000
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- 1225-1380(pISSN)
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- 2287-9633(eISSN)
How to Teach Algorithms\ulcorner
알고리즘, 어떻게 가르칠 것인가\ulcorner
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to investigate how to teach algorithms in mathematics class. Until recently, traditional school mathematics was primarily treated as drill and practice or memorizing of algorithmic skills. In an attempt to shift the focus and energies of mathematics teachers toward problem solving, conceptual understanding and the development of number sense, the recent reform recommendations do-emphasize algorithmic skills, in particular, paper-pencil algorithms. But the development of algorithmic thinking provides the foundation for student's mathematical power and confidence in their ability to do mathematics. Hence, for learning algorithms meaningfully, they should be taught with problem solving and conceptual understanding.
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