Share Paper: Applications of Computational Matrix Algebra

  1. Gerard Rambally, University of North Texas at Dallas, United States
Tuesday, March 7 10:15-10:45 AM Bonnell

Abstract: Many researchers have put forward convincing arguments that mathematical thinking (MT) plays a crucial role in computational thinking (CT). MT and CT share several modes of thought, particularly in representation of reality, reduction to simpler problems, abstract reasoning, information structures, and algorithms. MT directly translates into thinking recursively, iteratively, abstractly, logically, precisely, and procedurally. Through these experiences students explicitly learn a number of critical CT principles and more importantly, develop a cognitive model for computational phenomena. This paper focuses on the integration of CT skills in secondary school mathematics and in the general education university curriculum. Using example concepts from ...