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Motivating Computing Students to Learn Mathematics

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Vol: 
4
Num: 
3
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Authors: 
Peggy Gregory
Abstract: 
The teaching of discrete mathematics is an important part of the undergraduate computing curriculum. It is used to introduce students to a number of theoretical issues in computer science, and also to teach skills and knowledge that they need in other parts of their courses….
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Keywords: 
computing, discrete maths, first year undergraduates, weak maths skills, negative attitude to maths, constructivist approach to learning, WebCT, foundation maths skills, building web pages, JavaScript, problem of the week, discussing maths, mixed ability