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 …

[HTML][HTML] The cognitive effects of computational thinking: A systematic review and meta-analytic study

C Montuori, F Gambarota, G Altoé, B Arfé - Computers & Education, 2024 - Elsevier
In this paper, we review and meta-analyze the findings of experimental studies published
between 2006 and 2022 that examined the effects of coding and programming interventions …

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 …

A cognitive definition of computational thinking in primary education

K Tsarava, K Moeller, M Román-González, J Golle… - Computers & …, 2022 - Elsevier
There is increasing effort to integrate Computational Thinking (CT) curricula across all
education levels. Therefore, research on CT assessment has lately progressed towards …

TechCheck: Development and Validation of an Unplugged Assessment of Computational Thinking in Early Childhood Education

E Relkin, L De Ruiter, MU Bers - Journal of Science Education and …, 2020 - Springer
There is a need for developmentally appropriate Computational Thinking (CT) assessments
that can be implemented in early childhood classrooms. We developed a new instrument …

[PDF][PDF] Digital competence and computational thinking of student teachers

F Esteve-Mon, M Llopis… - International Journal of …, 2020 - learntechlib.org
Digital competence is one of the most demanded skills, and includes, among other aspects,
the use of technological, informational, multimedia or communication skills and knowledge …

Effect of different mind map** approaches on primary school students' computational thinking skills during visual programming learning

L Zhao, X Liu, C Wang, YS Su - Computers & Education, 2022 - Elsevier
Computational thinking (CT) skills help students both understand and utilize computing in
various domains to cope with the challenges posed by the complex digital world. This study …

Computational thinking test for beginners: Design and content validation

M Zapata-Cáceres, E Martín-Barroso… - 2020 IEEE global …, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Computational Thinking (CT) is a fundamental skill that is not only confined to computer
scientists' activities but can be widely applied in daily life and is required in order to adapt to …

Which way of design programming activities is more effective to promote K‐12 students' computational thinking skills? A meta‐analysis

L Sun, L Hu, D Zhou - Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Promoting the cultivation of computational thinking (CT) skills in programming activities has
become a key issue in the K‐12 curriculum, however, there is no unified conclusion on how …

The competent computational thinking test: Development and validation of an unplugged computational thinking test for upper primary school

L El-Hamamsy, M Zapata-Cáceres… - Journal of …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
With the increasing importance of Computational Thinking (CT) at all levels of education, it is
essential to have valid and reliable assessments. Currently, there is a lack of such …