Research Article
Research and Development of Computational Thinking Assessment for College Students Integrating Cognitive and Non-Cognitive Abilities
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.24-11-2023.2343713, author={Wei Zhang and Panpan Li and Xinyao Zeng and Lingling Song}, title={Research and Development of Computational Thinking Assessment for College Students Integrating Cognitive and Non-Cognitive Abilities}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Internet Technology and Educational Informatization, ITEI 2023, November 24--26, 2023, Zhengzhou, China}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ITEI}, year={2024}, month={4}, keywords={computational thinking; assessment; multidimensional item response theory; test tool development; higher education}, doi={10.4108/eai.24-11-2023.2343713} }- Wei Zhang
Panpan Li
Xinyao Zeng
Lingling Song
Year: 2024
Research and Development of Computational Thinking Assessment for College Students Integrating Cognitive and Non-Cognitive Abilities
ITEI
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.24-11-2023.2343713
Abstract
Currently, the tools for assessing the computational thinking(CT) abilities of college students lack comprehensive coverage, focusing only on the cognitive aspects of CT and neglecting exploration of non-cognitive abilities. In this study, through a literature review, a theoretical framework for college students' CT was constructed, encompassing both cognitive and non-cognitive abilities. The framework includes four core dimensions: conceptual knowledge, algorithmic thinking, problem exploration, and values, along with 11 secondary indicators. Based on this framework, a test tool suitable for assessing college students' CT was developed. The tool consists of 18 questions assessing non-cognitive abilities and 22 questions assessing cognitive abilities. Statistical analysis methods and multidimensional item response theory were employed to analyze the empirical results of the test.