Developing College students’ computational thinking multidimensional test based on Life Story situations

Abstract At present, research on computational thinking in universities is gaining interest, and more attention being paid to the cultivation teaching of thinking. However, there a lack assessment tools for college students, which makes it difficult understand current status development their In this study, regarded as ability solve practical problems. By analyzing relevant literature, we identified five dimensions – decomposition, generalization, abstraction, algorithm evaluation described operational definitions. Referring Bebras problem situations Google education, set up life-based situation that students are familiar with. Based life story situation, developed multidimensional students’ This tool contains 14 items, all multiple-choice questions, structure quality verified by item response theory. The results show has good internal validity can discriminate different disciplines students. test study be used an effective assess