The case for validated tools in computer science education research

Allison Elliott Tew, Brian Dorn

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21 Scopus citations

Abstract

Measuring student learning in computer science education presents particular challenges, making objective assessment elusive to educators and researchers. Development and validation of the FCS1 and CAS assessment tools demonstrate both the feasibility and benefits of validated assessment instruments in this discipline.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages60-66
Number of pages7
Volume46
No9
Specialist publicationComputer
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013

Keywords

  • CAS
  • CS1
  • Computing Attitudes Survey
  • computer science education
  • education
  • student learning
  • validated assessment tools

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Computer Science

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