A Model for Enhancing Algorithmic Thinking in Programming Education using PAAM

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Title

A Model for Enhancing Algorithmic Thinking in Programming Education using PAAM

Subject

Algorithmic

Description

Most novice programmers consider learning to program as a difficult and challenging field of study for them. As a result, high dropout and failure rates in programming one courses reported. One of the reasons is that most programming (1) courses don’t give equal attention to syntax and semantics of programming language and algorithmic thinking. In this study, a web application based on Problem Analysis and Algorithmic Model (PAAM) was prepared and acquainted in the programming (1) course. The application focuses on problem analysis and algorithmic thinking. The influence on genders' opinion after offering the PAAM model in the programming (1) course determined by organizing a survey. The mean values of the male and female survey respondents compared by performing the T-test. The purpose is to determine if there is any significant difference between the mean values. Results show that students appreciated the web application in the programming (1) course. Male students discerned more positive responses in the survey questions compared to female students. The T-test result shows a significant difference between the values of respondents because the p-value for equal variances assumed is (.000), which is less than p = 0.05. The application encourages a new approach based on four steps (problem statement → problem analysis → problem-solving skills → code) for novices. The application helps students to understand programming structures, program design and comprehension.

Creator

Malik, Sohail Iqbal
Tawafak, Ragad
Alfarsi, Ghaliya
Ashfaque, Mohammed Waseem
Mathew, Roy

Source

International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies (iJIM); Vol. 15 No. 09 (2021); pp. 37-51
1865-7923

Publisher

International Association of Online Engineering (IAOE), Vienna, Austria

Date

2021-05-04

Rights

Copyright (c) 2021 Ragad Tawafak, Sohail Iqbal Malik, Ghaliya Alfarsi, Roy Mathew, Mohammed Waseem Ashfaque

Relation

Format

application/pdf

Language

eng

Type

info:eu-repo/semantics/article
info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion
Peer-reviewed Article

Identifier

Citation

Sohail Malik Iqbal et al., A Model for Enhancing Algorithmic Thinking in Programming Education using PAAM, International Association of Online Engineering (IAOE), Vienna, Austria, 2021, accessed November 5, 2024, https://igi.indrastra.com/items/show/1935

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