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Direct linkQuille, Keith; Bergin, Susan – Computer Science Education, 2019
Background and Context: Computer Science attrition rates (in the western world) are very concerning, with a large number of students failing to progress each year. It is well acknowledged that a significant factor of this attrition, is the students' difficulty to master the introductory programming module, often referred to as CS1. Objective: The…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Introductory Courses, Programming, Student Attrition
Bergin, Susan; Reilly, Ronan – Computer Science Education, 2006
A model for predicting student performance on introductory programming modules is presented. The model uses attributes identified in a study carried out at four third-level institutions in the Republic of Ireland. Four instruments were used to collect the data and over 25 attributes were examined. A data reduction technique was applied and a…
Descriptors: Programming, Foreign Countries, Multivariate Analysis, Introductory Courses
