The Effect of Problem-Solving Instruction on Computer Engineering Majors´ Performance in Verilog Programming

This study investigated the effect of instruction in problem-solving skills on computer engineering majors´ performance in programming in the Verilog. Comparisons were made among two treatment groups (deduction and analogy) and a control group, whose pretest and posttest scores were analyzed with the analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) statistical procedure. Results showed that problem-solving skills´ instruction significantly increased students´ achievement.