@inproceedings{6876370c9b6b4c5883812c661c0f38f0,
title = "Teaching graph algorithms to children of all ages",
abstract = "We report on our experiences in teaching graph theory and algorithms to school children, aged 5 to 17. Our objectives were to demonstrate that children can discover quite complex mathematical concepts, and are able to work with abstractions and use computation reasoning from quite an early age. We provide details of our incremental approach, which can be used with students of a wide range of abilities. Also, we comment on the importance of problem based learning where the algorithms are presented as possible solutions to games or puzzles. Finally, we conclude with a number of important observations with regard to the introduction of computer science into schools.",
keywords = "abstraction, computational thinking, k-12 education, modelling, problem based learning",
author = "Gibson, \{J. Paul\}",
year = "2012",
month = aug,
day = "13",
doi = "10.1145/2325296.2325308",
language = "English",
isbn = "9781450312462",
series = "Annual Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education, ITiCSE",
pages = "34--39",
booktitle = "ITiCSE'12 - Proceedings of the ACM Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education",
note = "17th ACM Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education, ITiCSE'12 ; Conference date: 03-07-2012 Through 05-07-2012",
}