A Tutor for Learning Encapsulation in C++ Classes

We have developed a tutor to learn encapsulation in C++ classes, as discussed in a typical introductory comput er science course. The tutor helps students better understand encapsulation by administering problems for them to solve and providing instant feedback. In this paper, we will describe the design, features, use and the results of preliminary evaluation of the tutor.

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