APS
2023 APS Annual Convention · 2023
Introductory Programming Learning Outcome Predicted By Reasoning but Not Linguistic Aptitude
- Yun-Fei Liu
Johns Hopkins University - Colin Wilson
Johns Hopkins University - Carol Lu
University of Washington - Ziwen Wang
Johns Hopkins University - Catherine Chen
Johns Hopkins University - Sangmita Singh
Johns Hopkins University - Marina Bedny
Johns Hopkins University
Abstract
Programming-naive students were tested on language comprehension, fluid reasoning, arithmetic, and working memory abilities before taking an introductory programming course. Individual differences in programming knowledge, assessed at the end of the semester, was predicted by a principal component weighing more on deductive logical reasoning and arithmetic, but not language comprehension.
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