In Stanovich's (2009a, 2011) dual-process theory, analytic processing occurs in the algorithmic and reflective minds. Thinking dispositions, indexes of reflective mind functioning, are believed to regulate operations at the algorithmic level, indexed by general cognitive ability. General limitations at the algorithmic level impose constraints on, and affect the adequacy of, specific strategies ...

Undergraduate students often start their academic course of studies with inadequate learning and thinking skills. Our college has a policy of setting high standards, while supporting students' learning in a variety of ways. In this paper we present two distinctive courses designed to aid students develop logical and algorithmic thinking, essential for coping with software engineering studies. T...

Algorithmic thinking is a type of that occurs in the context computational thinking. Given its importance current educational context, it seems pertinent to deepen into conceptual and operational understanding for teaching. The exploration research shows us there are almost no studies at university level where algorithmic connected mathematical thinking, more importantly, characterise be able a...

Algorithmic thinking is at the hearth of the best known computational thinking. It requires the abilities to decompose and model a problem with a certain representation, and devise or understand an algorithm for making a computer solve it. Such abilities are rather abstract and thus algorithmic thinking is often neglected in primary and middle schools. This research picks up the challenge of de...

Computational thinking sits at the core of every engineering and computing related discipline. It has increasingly emerged as its own subject in all levels of education. It is a powerful cornerstone for cognitive development, creative problem solving, algorithmic thinking and designs, and programming. How to effectively teach computational thinking skills poses real challenges and creates oppor...

With the future likely to see even more pervasive computation, computational thinking (problem-solving skills incorporating computing knowledge) is now being recognized as a fundamental skill needed by all students. Computational thinking is conceptualizing as opposed to programming, promotes natural human thinking style than algorithmic reasoning, complements and combines mathematical and engi...

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 p...