A Survey-based Exploration of Computer Science Student Perspectives on Mathematics
A Survey-based Exploration of Computer Science Student Perspectives on Mathematics
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基于调查的计算机科学学生对数学的看法
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2019
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通讯作者：
Andrew Petersen
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Nikki Sigurdson;Andrew Petersen
专家和从业者长期以来一直在发表关于数学如何与计算机科学联系以及如何最好地将数学融入计算教育的思考。然而，很少有文献存在，调查这方面的经验。最近的一项研究使用深度访谈来产生学生对数学的看法与他们对计算机科学的态度之间关系的理论。然而，这一理论是基于与有限数量的学生的互动。我们的研究在更大的人群中测试了这一理论。我们提出了一个基于调查的探索的态度218本科计算机科学专业的学生举行数学。我们提出了定量的证据支持的理论，学生的职业倾向与数学的信念。我们还提出了额外的定性数据，从自由回答部分的调查，支持的想法，学生的倾向影响他们的看法，数学的价值和学术决策，如课程选择。
Experts and practitioners have long published reflections on how mathematics connects with computer science and how best to integrate mathematics within computing education. However, little literature exists that investigates this area empirically. One recent study used in-depth interviews to generate a theory of the relationship between student perceptions of mathematics and their attitude toward computer science. However, this theory is based on interactions with a limited number of students. Our study tests this theory in a larger population. We present a survey-based exploration of the attitudes 218 undergraduate computer science students hold on mathematics. We present quantitative evidence that supports the theory that student career inclinations are correlated with beliefs about mathematics. We also present additional qualitative data, obtained from free-response sections of the survey, that support the idea that student inclinations affect both their perception of the value of mathematics and academic decisions such as course selection.