This collaborative project, involving six institutions, is identifying the preexisting knowledge students have about computer science topics prior to their starting a first course in computing. Identifying these preconceptions can be used to inform and transform introductory computer science instruction by helping students to learn new concepts within the contexts of their preconceptions. Topics to be explored include: conditional expressions, search, user-interface design and evaluation, and concurrency.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
0736343
Program Officer
Victor P. Piotrowski
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
2008-08-01
Budget End
2011-07-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
2007
Total Cost
$22,160
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Portland
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Portland
State
OR
Country
United States
Zip Code
97203