LEARNING PROGRAMMING TECHNIQUES, ALGEBRAIC FORMULA and
GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTS via ALICE
ABSTRACT: Computer programming, algebraic formula and graphing are reviewed and strengthened by the analysis and modification of a basic plotting routine written in Alice.
INTRODUCTION
As part of the computer skills curriculum and as a review of concepts of functions students will use the attached ALICE software (xxx.xxx). Practice in algebraic skills will be followed by students enhancing the ALICE file (added comments, rewriting code, creating new methods and expanding to 3D expressions).
Students will be expected to understand the programming constructs in the
ALICE file and to provide meaningful analysis and criticism regarding the program’s eloquence, accuracy, complexity, clarity and efficiency.
PROGRAMMING CONSTRUCTS COVERED:
 Methods & Functions
 Variables & Arrays
 While Loops
 User Input
OTHER TOPICS: Points of View and Frames of Reference. Algebraic functions and their behavior
ENHANCEMENTS: Add trig, log and exponential functions. 3D
SUMMARY: Simple routine for students to learn via use and modification.