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The child-engineering of arithmetic in ToonTalk

Published: 01 June 2004 Publication History

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Providing a child-appropriate interface to an arithmetic package with large numbers and exact fractions is surprisingly challenging. We discuss solutions to problems ranging from how to present fractions such as 1/3 to how to deal with numbers with tens of thousands of digits. As with other objects in ToonTalk®, we strive to make the enhanced numbers work in a concrete and playful manner.

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[1]
Kahn K., "ToonTalk - An Animated Programming Environment for Children", Journal of Visual Languages and Computing, June 1996.
[2]
ToonTalk Web Site, www.toontalk.com
[3]
WebLabs Web Site, www.weblabs.eu.com
[4]
GNU Multiple Precision Library, www.gnu.org/software/gmp/gmp.html
[5]
Squeak Web Site, www.squeak.org

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  • (2016)A Demonstration of ToonTalk where Children Build Programs by Demonstration in a Game WorldProceedings of the The 15th International Conference on Interaction Design and Children10.1145/2930674.2938611(676-679)Online publication date: 21-Jun-2016

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IDC '04: Proceedings of the 2004 conference on Interaction design and children: building a community
June 2004
190 pages
ISBN:1581137915
DOI:10.1145/1017833
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  • (2016)A Demonstration of ToonTalk where Children Build Programs by Demonstration in a Game WorldProceedings of the The 15th International Conference on Interaction Design and Children10.1145/2930674.2938611(676-679)Online publication date: 21-Jun-2016

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