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http://dx.doi.org/10.14352/jkaie.2017.21.6.639

A Complementary Approach of Three Methods for Computational Thinking Assessment  

Choi, Hyungshin (Dept. of Computer Education, Chuncheon National University of Education)
Kim, Mi Song (Dept. of Curriculum Studies, University of Western Ontario)
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Journal of The Korean Association of Information Education / v.21, no.6, 2017 , pp. 639-646 More about this Journal
Abstract
As computational thinking(CT) is gaining focus as a key 21st century skill much attention has been paid to promoting CT through software education. However, more studies are needed to design and implement effective CT assessment methods. This study aims to investigate the effects of three CT assessment methods in a course designed to enhance CT competencies of 52 pre-service teachers with a non-computer science background during one semester. To analyze pre-service teachers' CT competencies, we used 3 CT assessment methods: (1) pre-and post-testing based on Bebras computational thinking challenge questions, (2) Dr. Scratch to analyze group scratch projects automatically, and (3) scratch exam designed in this study to evaluate the development of CT. Our results show the positive effects of integrating assessment methods for promoting CT competencies. We end this paper with the discussion of advantages and implications of this integration.
Keywords
computational thinking assessment; Bebras test; Scratch; Scratch exam; Dr. Scratch; convergent validity; pre-service teachers;
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