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{{Programming Stream Index | 20111}}
= Problems Problem Description =
* our top students fail interview tests due to
** lack of theoretical knowledge
* our students don't market themselves
** some are bright, hard-working but hide from the public spotlight
* C++ projects no longer accepted - too difficult for our students
* yet some GP students have shown the ability to excel well beyond reasonable expectations<br />
= Solution Suggestions =
* the long march
* focus on concepts throughout our courses
** Jordan identified the teaching of concepts as critical
** Cathy suggested stressing concepts in lower semester courses
** identify concepts for what they are when we expose students to them
**: unit testing
* implementation
** Jordan is known for doing this is in his courses** Chris is adding continues to add conceptual material in his notes