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Misconception: Students think that two different variables cannot refer to the same object.

  • Explain to students that a single object can have multiple variables assigned to it.
    • This property can be useful if students need to use the object in different places, or need to store both the object’s old and new values.

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  • Content Misconceptions
  • Programming Concepts
  • CS 1
  • Intro Programming
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"Visual program simulation in introductory programming education" by Juha Sorva.

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