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DOI: 10.14569/IJACSA.2020.0110329
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Analysis on the Requirements of Computational Thinking Skills to Overcome the Difficulties in Learning Programming

Author 1: Karimah Mohd Yusoff
Author 2: Noraidah Sahari Ashaari
Author 3: Tengku Siti Meriam Tengku Wook
Author 4: Noorazean Mohd Ali

International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications(IJACSA), Volume 11 Issue 3, 2020.

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Abstract: Programming has evolved as an effort to strengthen science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Programming is a complex process, especially for novices, since it requires problem-solving skills to solve problems of developing algorithms and programme codes. Problem-solving competencies, which are necessary as 21st-century skills, include a set of cognitive skills that are related to problem-solving and programme development or specifically known as computational thinking (CT) skills. In particular, this study quantitatively assessed the computational thinking skills in the context of programming, specifically on the difficulties in learning programming. From the perspectives of the instructors, the survey results highlighted the need to implement CT skills as an approach in teaching and learning programming. A model for teaching and learning programming is necessary as a guide for instructors in the teaching and learning process of programming.

Keywords: Problem-solving; STEM; difficulties in learning programming; cognitive; novice

Karimah Mohd Yusoff, Noraidah Sahari Ashaari, Tengku Siti Meriam Tengku Wook and Noorazean Mohd Ali, “Analysis on the Requirements of Computational Thinking Skills to Overcome the Difficulties in Learning Programming” International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications(IJACSA), 11(3), 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.14569/IJACSA.2020.0110329

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title = {Analysis on the Requirements of Computational Thinking Skills to Overcome the Difficulties in Learning Programming},
journal = {International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications},
doi = {10.14569/IJACSA.2020.0110329},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.14569/IJACSA.2020.0110329},
year = {2020},
publisher = {The Science and Information Organization},
volume = {11},
number = {3},
author = {Karimah Mohd Yusoff and Noraidah Sahari Ashaari and Tengku Siti Meriam Tengku Wook and Noorazean Mohd Ali}
}



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