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Veerasamy, Ashok Kumar; D'Souza, Daryl; Lindén, Rolf; Laakso, Mikko-Jussi – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2018
In this article, we report the results of the impact of prior programming knowledge (PPK) on lecture attendance (LA) and on subsequent final programming exam performance in a university level introductory programming course. This study used Spearman's rank correlation coefficient, multiple regression, Kruskal-Wallis, and Bonferroni correction…
Descriptors: Prior Learning, Programming, Computer Science Education, Lecture Method
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Iqbal Malik, Sohail; Coldwell-Neilson, Jo – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2017
High failure and dropout rates are reported in introductory programming (IP) courses in different studies despite extensive research attempting to address the issue. In this study, we introduced an ADRI (Approach, Deployment, Result, Improvement) approach in the teaching and learning process of an IP course to improve learning and success rates.…
Descriptors: Instructional Effectiveness, Introductory Courses, Programming, Computer Science Education
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Korkmaz, Ozgen – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2012
The present study aims to reveal the impact of students' critical thinking and logico-mathematical intelligence levels of students on their algorithm design skills. This research was a descriptive study and carried out by survey methods. The sample consisted of 45 first-year educational faculty undergraduate students. The data was collected by…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Undergraduate Students, Intelligence, Measures (Individuals)