Title :
The Case for Validated Tools in Computer Science Education Research
Author :
Tew, A.E. ; Dorn, B.
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Washington Tacoma, Tacoma, WA, USA
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.
Keywords :
computer science education; research and development; CAS assessment tools; FCS1; computer science education research; student learning; validated tools; Collaboration; Computer languages; Computer science education; Context awareness; Learning systems; CAS; CS1; Computing Attitudes Survey; computer science education; education; student learning; validated assessment tools;
DOI :
10.1109/MC.2013.259
