Publication Date

1968

Document Type

Dissertation/Thesis

First Advisor

Sons, Linda R.||Beach, James W.

Degree Name

M.S. (Master of Science)

Legacy Department

Department of Mathematics

LCSH

Electronic digital computers

Abstract

This paper attempts to show that it is both feasible and desirable for a secondary school to offer a course on electronic digital computers. This is done by examining various aspects of such a course and by discussing, as an example, a course which was taught by the author. The author has taught a secondary school computer course for two years, and this experience has convinced him that there is a need for more of these courses. It has been seen that the introduction of such courses into the high school curriculum is practical. Some of the reasons for offering a computer course are presented. The problems of beginning a computer course are presented. The importance of having a stored program computer and a competent instructor is pointed out. The type of course is discussed from the viewpoint of its place in the curriculum and why it should be an introductory course. A large list of books, resource materials, and some suggested problems for a high school computer course are also presented in the paper.

Comments

Includes bibliographical references.

Extent

vi, 70 pages

Language

eng

Publisher

Northern Illinois University

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In Copyright

Rights Statement 2

NIU theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from Huskie Commons for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without the written permission of the authors.

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