Assessing Computational Thinking: An Overview of the Field

This book presents different approaches for assessing computational thinking, highlighting the growth of CT in educational contexts and the need for effective and equitable assessment. The chapters cover age ranges, contexts, and conceptual aspects, providing a snapshot of the current state of the field.

Format: Hardback
Length: 204 pages
Publication date: 12 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The last decade has witnessed a remarkable surge in the integration of computational thinking (CT) into educational contexts. Advocates for CT argue that the concepts and skills associated with it are crucial for success in an increasingly computational world. This has led to a significant expansion in curricula, learning environments, and innovations in CT education across K-12 classrooms and beyond. As CT gains prominence, the demand for effective and equitable assessment of learners' CT abilities also grows. This volume is a compilation of chapters that explore diverse approaches to answering the question: How do we assess computational thinking? The answers provided span different age groups, formal and informal settings, conceptual aspects of CT, and a range of methodological and evaluative strategies. Collectively, the volume provides a snapshot of the current state of the field for assessing computational thinking and sets the stage for future advancements in CT assessment.
Assessing Computational Thinking will be an invaluable resource for academics, researchers, and advanced students in the fields of Education, Educational Assessment, Educational Research, Psychology, and Research Methods. The chapters included in this book were originally published as a special issue of Computer Science Education.

Weight: 553g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032555300