The mathability of word problems as initial computer programming exercises

In this paper we present our research and teaching methods related to solving word problems by computer programming. We have experience in secondary school projects in computer science lessons. In this paper we present the basic idea of the method, as well as some of the results of our experience. Furthermore we examine our method from the point of view of mathability.

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