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Algorithmic Problem Solving Using Interactive Virtual Environment: A Case Study

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Engineering Applications of Neural Networks (EANN 2013)

Part of the book series: Communications in Computer and Information Science ((CCIS,volume 383))

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The evaluation of basic arithmetic algorithms has been until recently the core of mathematical tests in elementary and secondary education. However, it is necessary that students are able to understand, analyze and improve more complex algorithms in order to support further the study of mathematics and science. In this paper, a number of issues concerning algorithmic thinking are explored. In particular, a case study is proposed in order to compare the efficiency of the traditional algorithmic problem solving in relation to problem solving using interactive virtual environment. The findings suggest that when problem solving using interactive interface is used under conditions the results are more efficient comparing to the traditional way of algorithmic problem solving.

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  1. Department of Informatics, Ionian University, Corfu, Greece

    Plerou P. Antonia & Panayiotis M. Vlamos

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  1. Department of Forestry & Management of the Environment and Natural Resources, Democritus University of Thrace, GR-68200, Orestiada, Hellas

    Lazaros Iliadis

  2. Frederick University of Cyprus, Cyprus

    Harris Papadopoulos

  3. Faculty of Engineering and Computing, Coventry University, UK

    Chrisina Jayne

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Antonia, P.P., Vlamos, P.M. (2013). Algorithmic Problem Solving Using Interactive Virtual Environment: A Case Study. In: Iliadis, L., Papadopoulos, H., Jayne, C. (eds) Engineering Applications of Neural Networks. EANN 2013. Communications in Computer and Information Science, vol 383. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-41013-0_45

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