Treffer: Math on the Job. Programmer.

Title:
Math on the Job. Programmer.
Language:
English
Authors:
Ohio State Univ., Columbus. National Center for Research in Vocational Education.
Peer Reviewed:
N
Page Count:
25
Publication Date:
1985
Sponsoring Agency:
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (ED), Washington, DC.
Contract Number:
G008300003
Intended Audience:
Students
Document Type:
E-Ressource Guides - Classroom - Learner
Descriptors:
Career Awareness, Career Education, Computer Science Education, Disabilities, Emotional Disturbances, Employment Qualifications, Enrichment Activities, Learning Disabilities, Mathematics Skills, Mental Retardation, Occupational Information, Problem Solving, Programers, Secondary Education, Skill Development, Special Education, Work Environment
Geographic Terms:
U.S.; Ohio
Notes:
For the other booklets in this series, see CE 042 963-994.
Journal Code:
RIEAPR1986
Entry Date:
1986
Accession Number:
ED263433
Database:
ERIC

Weitere Informationen

This booklet is intended to help mainstreamed mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, or learning disabled high school students acquire a basic understanding of the responsibilities and working conditions of programmers and to practice basic math skills necessary in the occupation. The first section provides a brief introduction to the occupation by focusing upon those job tasks of a programmer with which the student is likely to be familiar. The next two sections deal with the work environment of the typical programmer and the training, education, and experience needed for the occupation. Exercises addressing basic math skills used by programmers are provided. Various suggestions are listed for students interested in further exploring the occupation of programmer. A glossary and answer sheet conclude the booklet. (KC)