Assessing Computational Thinking: An Overview of the Field

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David Weintrop (University of Maryland, USA) Daisy W. Rutstein (SRI International, USA)

Assessing Computational Thinking

An Overview of the Field

David Weintrop (University of Maryland, USA), Daisy W. Rutstein (SRI International, USA), Marie Bienkowski , Steven McGee (The Learning Partnership, USA)

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Routledge
12 September 2023

Higher & further education, tertiary education; Computer science

This book presents different approaches for answering the question: How do we assess computational thinking? The result is a snapshot of the current state of the field for assessing computational thinking.

The last decade has seen rapid growth in the presence of computational thinking (CT) in educational contexts. Those working to advance CT argue that the concepts and skills associated with CT are essential to succeed in an increasingly computational world. As a result of these efforts, there has been tremendous growth in curricula, learning environments, and innovations around CT education in K-12 classrooms and beyond. As CT grows in prominence, so too does the need to be able to effectively and equitably assess learners CT abilities. This volume is a collection of chapters pursuing different approaches for answering the question: How do we assess computational thinking? The answers provided span age ranges, formal and informal contexts, conceptual aspects of CT, and varying methodological and evaluative strategies. Collectively, the volume captures the current state of the field for assessing computational thinking and lays the groundwork for future CT assessment innovation.

Assessing Computational Thinking will be a key resource for academics, researchers, and advanced students 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.

Edited by: David Weintrop (University of Maryland USA), Daisy W. Rutstein (SRI International, USA), Marie Bienkowski, Steven McGee (The Learning Partnership, USA)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 174mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781032555300
ISBN 10: 1032555300
Pages: 204
Publication Date: 12 September 2023
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction—Assessing computational thinking: an overview of the field 1. Developing a kindergarten computational thinking assessment using evidence-centered design: the case of algorithmic thinking 2. Design and validation of learning trajectory-based assessments for computational thinking in upper elementary grades 3. A principled approach to designing computational thinking concepts and practices assessments for upper elementary grades 4. Assessing computational thinking through the lenses of functionality and computational Fluency 5. Communicating about computational thinking: understanding affordances of portfolios for assessing high school students’ computational thinking and participation practices 6. How do students develop computational thinking? Assessing early programmers in a maze-based online game 7. Assessing computational thinking in libraries

David Weintrop is Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland. Daisy Rutstein is Principal Education Researcher at SRI International. Marie Bienkowski is Director of STEM Curriculum at the Academies of Math and Science. Steven McGee is President of The Learning Partnership.