Teaching abstraction in computer science in middle-schools using Scratch

Michal Armoni, David Statter

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Abstract

Abstraction is one of the most fundamental ideas in computer science (CS). However, teaching this soft concept to novices is a very complicated task. In our research we examine a simple pedagogical strategy for teaching abstraction as part of an introductory CS unit to 7th graders. This unit covers basic ideas of CS through the use of Scratch.
Original languageEnglish
StatePublished - Aug 2015
EventThe 7th International Scratch Conference (Scratch2015AMS) - Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Duration: 12 Aug 201515 Aug 2015

Conference

ConferenceThe 7th International Scratch Conference (Scratch2015AMS)
Period12/08/1515/08/15

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