Building Java Programs, Plus MyProgrammingLab with Pearson Etext

This package includes a physical copy of Building Java Programs: A Back to Basics Approach, Third Edition by Stuart Reges and Marty Stepp as well as access to MyProgrammingLab. Building Java Programs: A Back to Basics Approach, Third Edition, introduces novice programmers to basic constructs and common pitfalls by emphasizing the essentials of procedural programming, problem solving, and algorithmic reasoning. By using objects early to solve interesting problems and defining objects later in the course, Building Java Programs develops programming knowledge for a broad audience. NEW! This edition is available with MyProgrammingLab, an innovative online homework and assessment tool. Through the power of practice and immediate personalized feedback, MyProgrammingLab helps students fully grasp the logic, semantics, and syntax of programming. MyLab and Mastering from Pearson improve results for students and educators. Used by over ten million students, they effectively engage learners at every stage. MyProgrammingLab is being used in universities all over the world to improve student performance. MyProgrammingLab has immersive content and engaging tools, along with time-saving automatic grading. "MyProgrammingLab is easy to use, intuitive, with great feedback. I fully expect a grade point difference for students that diligently do the MyProgrammingLab assignments." Jack Tompkins, University of North Carolina, Wilmington, USA With MyProgrammingLab, students gain knowledge that they will use throughout their lives, and universities gain a partner deeply committed to helping students and educators achieve their goals. For students Students practice programming. With MyProgrammingLab, your students will gain first-hand programming experience in an interactive online environment. Students are given personalised, immediate feedback on their compiler and logical errors so they learn to avoid making the same mistakes again. Students work through problems of increasing complexity, building their confidence in programming and problem solving. When your students get stuck on a specific topic they can review the problem solving technique and related programming skills with VideoNote Tutorials. For educators Online assignments, tests, quizzes can be easily created and assigned to students. Gradebook: Assignments are automatically graded and visible at a glance. Register now to benefit from these resources. A student access code card is included with your textbook at a reduced cost. To register with your code, visit www.myprogramminglab.co.uk. For educator access, contact your Pearson account manager. To find out who your account manager is, visit www.pearsoned.co.uk/replocator For more instructor resources available with this title, visit www.pearsoned.co.uk