"Monty Karel" is an introduction to computer programming for
novices. It uses the Python programming language to introduce the
principles of dynamic object-oriented programming. It is the latest
version in the "Karel The Robot" series, originally developed by
Richard Pattis. It is a true successor to the original, emphasizing
problem solving in a simple but "Turing Complete" and interesting
virtual world.
"Monty Karel" stresses problem solving rather than language
syntax. It has been shown to be an effective learning environment
for novice programmers. A student able to do the exercises in this
book, or one of its companions, is truly on his or her way to a
deep understanding of programming.
Learn to write sophisticated Python code in a few weeks. It is
not a comprehensive treatment of Python, but emphasizes problem
solving using objects, writing classes, and developing skill in
algorithmic and polymorphic thinking. It goes beyond thinking of
computing as just "if" and "while."
The advantages pointed out by reviewers of the earlier "Karel J
Robot" apply to this version as well:
"Karel J Robot" is an excellent introduction to modern computer
science, without letting students get overwhelmed by the details of
a programming language (even though it is real Java). KJR provides
a framework for understanding Object-Oriented Programming from the
very beginning. Students are encouraged to develop problem-solving
skills by producing projects that solve very complex problems with
a relatively small set of tools.
Don Slater, Carnegie-Mellon University
I have been successfully introducing students in grades 9
through 12 to programming using Karel for the past twenty years and
"Karel J Robot" is the most effective version yet. Students love it
They find principles of OOP (class design, constructors, methods,
inheritance, polymorphism) come naturally to them, even before they
learn about control structures. They discover recursive solutions
without ever being taught recursion. Best of all, Karel is gender
neutral --- both girls and boys are so involved and excited that I
have to push them out the door and on to their next class when the
period ends.
Kathy Larson, Kingston High School, Kingston New York
"Karel J Robot: A Gentle Introduction to the Art of
Object-Oriented Programming in Java" takes you on a well-sequenced
and thoughtful journey through the essential concepts in a first
semester computer science course. Experience computer science at
the level that it is most inspiring - the conceptual level. The
visual environment will help you teach and your students learn
because everyone will have immediate visual feedback, enabling them
to see what they are doing. You will leave the Karel world with a
deep understanding of polymorphism, inheritance, abstraction,
modularization, and step-wise refinement, to name just a few
topics. If you are an AP Computer Science teacher, you have just
found the perfect guide to help ensure you do not lose sight of the
forest (i.e., computer science) through the trees (i.e., the
details of the language).
Dave Wittry, Troy High School
"Karel J Robot" provides an uncluttered setting for laying the
foundation for all of the key OO concepts. The perfect "starter"
for understanding objects, OO design and OO programming.
Michael Goldweber, Xavier University
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