Comparing the psychometric properties of two primary school Computational Thinking (CT) assessments for grades 3 and 4: The Beginners' CT test (BCTt) and the competent CT test (cCTt).

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

With the increasing amount of research around Computational Thinking (CT) and endeavors introducing CT into curricula worldwide, assessing CT at all levels of formal education is of utmost importance to ensure that CT-related learning objectives are met. This has contributed to a progressive increase in the number of validated and reliable CT assessments for K-12, including primary school. Researchers and practitioners are thus required to choose among multiple instruments, often overlapping in their age validity.

Methods

In this study, we compare the psychometric properties of two of these instruments: the Beginners' CT test (BCTt), developed for grades 1-6, and the competent CT test (cCTt), validated for grades 3-4. Classical Test Theory and Item Response Theo

SUBMITTER: El-Hamamsy L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9791260 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature