Relationships between computational thinking and the quality of computer programs

Abstract Computational thinking – the ability to reformulate and solve problems in ways that can be undertaken by computers has been heralded as a foundational capability for 21st Century. However, there are potentially different conceptualise measure computational thinking, instance, generalized problem solving capabilities or applied practice during computer programming tasks, is little evidence substantiate whether higher using either of these measures result better quality programs. This study examines relationship between forms two group 37 pairs pre-service teachers. General were measured Bebras tests, while processes Thinking Behavioural Scheme. The programs was qualitative rubric, also assessed Dr Scratch auto-grading platform. Test Nonverbal Intelligence (3rd edition, TONI-3) used test confounding effects. While significant correlations both program detected, regression analysis revealed only significantly predicted (general non-verbal intelligence not predictors). results highlight importance students developing procedural more than order improve their