Like(778 Likes) Students think that the mathematical function that executes on the return line results in a change to the variable's value that will be saved for later use. Tags Content Misconceptions CS 1 Intro Programming External Source "Exploring programming misconceptions: an analysis of student mistakes in visual program simulation exercises" by Teemu Sirkiä and Juha Sorva. Other Tips By Teemu Sirkiä Juha Sorva