Why Math and Science Content?
Content is the vehicle to teach process. However, it is not enough to require that computer students learn, for example, calculus because mathematics teaches good thinking. Computer students should be taught content that is relevant to their career goals.
Math and science content such as statistics, data transmission, magnetism and data storage, functions, logic, and geometry are appropriate in one or more clusters. Each of these can assist in teaching math and science thinking while providing relevant content to the long term goals.
Content Area |
Data- base
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Oper- ator
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Multi Media
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Net- work
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Program Analyst
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Software Engineer
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Tech Support
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Tech Writer
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Statistics
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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Functions
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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Logic
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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Relational Algebra
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X
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X
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Number Systems
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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Geometry
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Linear Equations
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X
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Exponents and Logs
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X
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Magnetism
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X
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X
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X
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Electricity
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X
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X
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X
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Integrated Circuits
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X
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X
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X
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Data Trans- mission
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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Cost Benefit Math
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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