Algorithmic Problem Solving Task

An Algorithmic Problem Solving Task is a problem solving task that requires an algorithmic problem solution.

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• Example(s):
  • "Given a graph representing cities and connecting highways, some of the cities house a Red Cross warehouse while one other city experiences a disaster; describe an algorithm for locating the closest Red Cross warehouse."
• Counter-Example(s):
  • Conceptual Problem Solving. (Nakhleh & Mitchell, 1993)
• See: Algorithm, Algorithmic Problem Solving Education, Process-Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning.

References

2011

• (Backhouse, 2011) ⇒ Roland Backhouse. (2011). "Algorithmic Problem Solving." John Wiley & Sons.

2005

• (Carlisle, 2005) ⇒ Martin C. Carlisle, Terry A. Wilson, Jeffrey W. Humphries, and Steven M. Hadfield. (1993). "RAPTOR: a visual programming environment for teaching algorithmic problem solving." In ACM SIGCSE Bulletin, vol. 37, no. 1, pp. 176-180. ACM, 2005.

1993

• (Nakhleh & Mitchell, 1993) ⇒ Mary B. Nakhleh and Richard C. Mitchell. (1993). "Concept Learning Versus Problem Solving: There is a difference." In: Journal of Chemical Education, 70(3).
  • ABSTRACT: Previous studies indicate that there is little connection between algorithmic problem solving skills and conceptual understanding. The authors provide some ways to evaluate students along a continuum of low-high algorithmic and conceptual problem solving skills. The study shows that current lecture method teaches students to solve algorithms rather than teaching chemistry concepts.

• Concept