Comments: I am an AP comp. sci student learning c++. I have had a little bit of exposure to Scheme and I have found that I prefer c++.

Comments: AP student do not like to do DrScheme because the syntax is so far from nature and DrScheme can not do much things but maths.

Comments: i would like to learn about Java since it's going to be the next fututre computer program. Also, I think DrScheme is easier than C++ when one is working on learning about paramaters.

Comments: Scheme is a lot easier to learn, and i'm glad we had the choice of switchng over from C++.

Comments: Scheme was an easy language to learn. It seemed much more logical than c++. I understood Scheme very well.

Comments: I wish that we learned scheme at the beginning of the term.

Comments: Scheme is good for getting the process down;however, c++ is better in getting the student to solve the problem which is one of the key elements in computer science.

Comments: Hello, I'm an AP student in CS. My teacher made all AP student study C++ , I guess it's because the AP test is in C++. I have just been exposed to Scheme fro only two days or so, from what I have seen, it looks very simply and it mades a lot of sense. :-)

Comments: Ap do not do Scheme because it's not required for Ap test.

Comments: As an AP C++ student, I wasn't exposed to Scheme as much as everyone else. For what I did do, I like C++ better than Scheme. Even though doing math problems in Scheme was a lot easier than C++, C++ will benefit me more towards my major.

Comments: I think that the program that Rice University has created is very helpful to the growing number of Americans that want to learn C++. I think that Scheme should be taught before C++ to help students better understand the complex ideas of C++.

Comments: I think that C++ and Scheme are about the same but Scheme is a little bit easier to understand. People should learn Scheme first and then learn C++. They will have a much easier time understanding the concpets of programming.

Comments: Extra Credit This year we have learn both C++ and DrScheme computer languages. Both of these languages are key to ones understanding of the computer world. However not both programs are equally learn. One should consider many pros and cons of teaching these languages. One, C++ is an excellent computer language. However, one must be aware of its faults before writing programs. For example, in this language one must not rely on the computer executing the math properly. C++ is not capable of executing programs with numbers that are too big. In other words, the output of such programs may not be correct. However, C++ also has many advantages. One, it is impossible for two students to have the same source code (That is without cheating). But, all forty different types of source codes produce the same output. In other words, a student in C++ may use the style which he understands better. For instance, one student may use stubs, while another may just write one big program. Also, one might use local variables while the other uses global. The point is that learning C++ is unlike learning anything else. There is no such thing as one right answer. In addition, C++ language allowed you to write programs for calculating, graphics, and many others that make life easier. All in all, we can say that C++ is an excellent language once you have complete understanding of its functions. Two, DrScheme is the other language that we have began to learn. As of now this program has not shown any problems with computing big numbers. This language is easily understood with little reading and enough practice. The syntax is extremely easy to understand. However , one must also be extremely careful to see that ones statement is performing the desire task. One major advantage that Scheme has over C++ is the math. DrScheme can compute programs according to your input. In other words, it works with real numbers, fractions, and decimals with no problem. Another advantage is that one can check ones statement without having to write an entire program. However, as of now DrScheme does not seem to be able to perform graphic programs. The Differences, well this languages are basically at the end the same. The one big difference is that DrScheme gets rid of all the unneeded syntax . It other words it gets right to the point. Also, having let's syntax makes DrScheme programs shorter and less time consuming. Finally, The messages by Scheme are more human readable than those of C++. These two languages are equally important to learn. However, for the student who doesn't have a computer at home or has not work with computers much C++ is deadly. C++ should be thought to AP students who have already experience with other languages. On the other hand, DrScheme should be use an introduction to computer languages for new students. The fact is that is difficult to study at home for computer languages. Why? Because it's like soccer you not going to get any better at it by reading how to kick a ball . In other words, you must practice the task itself . In conclusion,, not one program is better than the other. But, just like learning how to drive an eighteen wheeler , you must learn how to drive a four wheeler first.

Comments: We learned both c++ and scheme and overall scheme seemed easier, faster, and better. Sheme is a program that gets to the point while c++ you have to type many commands for it to do practicly the same thing . Scheme should be taught in all high schools before teaching c++ because it will enable students to understand it better.

Comments: I am a student who does not have a stong math skills, or at least they did not stick with me. I started out in C++, but I was struggling. Two weeks before shcool was out I swithed to Scheme. Everything started falling into place. I am still not very clear, I wish I had started earlier.

Comments: AP Student: I was not fortunate to get a lot of experience with Scheme. Though the hints seemed easier, but since I knew a lot about C++ I was already used to the system of C++