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Title:
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MEASURING COMPUTATIONAL
THINKING - DEVELOPING A SHORT PERFORMANCE
TEST FOR HIGHER EDUCATION |
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Author(s):
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Josef Guggemos, Roman Rietsche, Stephan Aier, Jannis Strecker and Simon Mayer |
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ISBN:
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978-989-8704-61-0 |
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Editors:
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Demetrios G. Sampson, Dirk Ifenthaler and Pedro Isaías |
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Year:
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2024 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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Computational Thinking, Assessment, Rasch-scaling, Performance Test, Higher Education |
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Type:
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Full |
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First Page:
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97 |
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Last Page:
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107 |
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Language:
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English |
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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Technological advancements, particularly in artificial intelligence, significantly transform our society and work practices.
Computational thinking (CT) has emerged as a crucial 21st-century skill, enabling individuals to solve problems more
effectively through an automation-oriented perspective and fundamental concepts of computer science. To ensure the
effective integration of CT into educational curricula, it is crucial to develop efficient assessment frameworks that allow
teachers to measure and promote student CT proficiency. Therefore, our aim is to develop a short test to measure CT
among undergraduate students. To this end, we consider two performance tests: the Computational Thinking test (CTt)
and the Algorithmic Thinking Test for Adults (ATTA). We use items from both instruments to compile a short test.
Based on a sample of 290 second-year non-computer science undergraduate students, we provide evidence on the quality
of our test. Besides classical test theory, we apply item response theory, namely Rasch modeling, and confirmatory factor
analysis. Our test shows favorable properties, e.g., Cronbach's alpha > .75, and may be suitable for the efficient
assessment of CT across higher education programs. |
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