Toward Programming Education for Quantum Computers ( I )

Ελευθέριος Θ. Παπαδόπουλος

Lewis Westfall, Avery M. Leider

A. A. Kryuchkov, Maxim Andreevich Knyazev

The article confirms the increasing level of involvement of the international community in the development of quantum technologies. In the scientific space in the domestic segment, the authors have identified a significant lag between the level and quality of existing educational programs of higher educational institutions in relation to international practical achievements in the field of development and programming of quantum computing devices. In order to eliminate the existing scientific and methodological gap, it is recommended to introduce relevant subjects into the educational programs of enlarged groups of training areas 09.00.00 and 10.00.00 as separate disciplines, or into already existing [disciplines], and expand them to study the possibilities of quantum programming methods. Based on their own teaching experience, the authors propose a possible strategy for making appropriate changes, as well as options for adjusting the work programs of disciplines that include tasks for programming quantum computing devices.

Sevdanur Genç, CUMALİ YAŞAR, Hüseyin Türker +1 more

Quantum physics is the branch of science that studies the behavior of molecules, atoms, subatomic particles and photons, and quantum computers are used to use these subheadings in information communication. In these computers, quantum programming languages and their interfaces have been developed to communicate information. Quantum programming is a software development system that has superior features compared to classical programming and its applications can address very wide areas. In Turkey, the use and dissemination of computer programming languages is included in the curricula of the Ministry of National Education from the 5th grade of primary education. Especially block-based programming is especially applied at all levels of basic education. At the secondary education level, vocational and technical Anatolian Anatolian high schools have an information technology field, where students are taught various programming languages such as Python and C# starting from the 9th grade. In all other secondary education institutions except vocational high schools, students are taught programming languages under the name of computer science courses and thus students are supported in the field of software development. Quantum programming, which entered our lives with the development of today's technology and the second quantum revolution, brings a completely different dimension to the field of software development. At this point, it is predicted that students should be involved in quantum programming at an early age. The aim of this study is to develop a course design for teaching quantum programming to high school students in order to create competent societies that follow new technological developments. ADDIE instructional design model was used in this course design and it is thought that this study will contribute to Turkish literature.

Shigeru Yamashita, Masaki Nakanishi, T. Watanabe

Jung-In Choi, Hanjin Cho, Aeyoung Kim

This study aims to design and implement a quantum computing education program suitable for high school students, given the growing significance of quantum computing in diverse scientific and industrial fields. While quantum computing is rapidly gaining attention for its potential to revolutionize computational speed and address complex problems, the gap in early education for pre-university students remains notable, especially in South Korea. This research examined international and domestic trends in quantum computing education, developed an activity-based curriculum integrating simulation tools and collaborative problem solving, and applied it to a group of high school students. Through pre- and post-program surveys, activity sheets, and qualitative feedback, the results show a significant increase in students’ understanding and interest in quantum computing concepts such as superposition, entanglement, and quantum gates. The study highlights that an experiential, STEAM-integrated approach using visual and hands-on resources effectively lowers conceptual barriers and enhances engagement. However, challenges such as a lack of prior knowledge and limited educational materials persist. The research suggests policy and curriculum improvements as well as extended teacher training are required to bridge the global educational gap in quantum computing, and indicates that systematic integration of quantum concepts at the high school level is both feasible and impactful.