A systematic review of learning computational thinking through Scratch in K-9

LC Zhang, J Nouri - Computers & Education, 2019 - Elsevier
As computational thinking (CT) is being embraced by educational systems worldwide,
researchers and teachers have posed important questions such as “what to teach” and …

Computational thinking in education: Where does it fit? A systematic literary review

J Lockwood, A Mooney - arxiv preprint arxiv:1703.07659, 2017 - arxiv.org
Computational Thinking (CT) has been described as an essential skill which everyone
should learn and can therefore include in their skill set. Seymour Papert is credited as …

Learning to code and the acquisition of computational thinking by young children

E Relkin, LE de Ruiter, MU Bers - Computers & education, 2021 - Elsevier
This longitudinal study examined changes in Computational Thinking (CT) skills in first and
second grade students exposed to a developmentally appropriate coding curriculum. The …

Computational thinking in K-9 education

L Mannila, V Dagiene, B Demo, N Grgurina… - Proceedings of the …, 2014 - dl.acm.org
In this report we consider the current status of the coverage of computer science in
education at the lowest levels of education in multiple countries. Our focus is on …

Measuring student learning in introductory block-based programming: Examining misconceptions of loops, variables, and boolean logic

S Grover, S Basu - Proceedings of the 2017 ACM SIGCSE technical …, 2017 - dl.acm.org
Programming in block-based environments is a key element of introductory computer
science (CS) curricula in K-12 settings. Past research conducted in the context of text-based …

A critical review of literature on “unplugged” pedagogies in K-12 computer science and computational thinking education

W Huang, CK Looi - Computer Science Education, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
ABSTRACT Background and Context Computational thinking (CT) is considered as a
valuable literacy for all students, and its inclusion in compulsory schooling could increase …

Can computational talent be detected? Predictive validity of the Computational Thinking Test

M Román-González, JC Pérez-González… - International Journal of …, 2018 - Elsevier
Computational thinking (CT) is arising as a set of problem-solving skills that must be
acquired by the new generations of students to fully understand and participate in our …

Learner modeling for adaptive scaffolding in a computational thinking-based science learning environment

S Basu, G Biswas, JS Kinnebrew - User Modeling and User-Adapted …, 2017 - Springer
Learner modeling has been used in computer-based learning environments to model
learners' domain knowledge, cognitive skills, and interests, and customize their experiences …

Assessing implicit computational thinking in Zoombinis puzzle gameplay

E Rowe, MV Almeda, J Asbell-Clarke, R Scruggs… - Computers in Human …, 2021 - Elsevier
There has been growing interest in assessing computational thinking (CT) across diverse
learners beyond the traditional forms of tests and assignments. Learning games offer the …

Comparing loops misconceptions in block-based and text-based programming languages at the K-12 level

M Mladenović, I Boljat, Ž Žanko - Education and Information Technologies, 2018 - Springer
Novice programmers are facing many difficulties while learning to program. Most studies
about misconceptions in programming are conducted at the undergraduate level, yet there is …