OLYMPIADS IN INFORMATICS, 2015, Vol. 9, pp. 27 - 37
© IOI, Vilnius University
ISSN 1822-7732
DOI: 10.15388/ioi.2015.03
Methodology for Characterization of Cognitive Activities when Solving Programming Problems of an Algorithmic Nature
Gilberto CUBA-RICARDO, María T. SERRANO-RODRÍGUEZ, P. Alberto LEYVA-FIGUEREDO, Laura L. MENDOZA-TAULER
José de la Luz y Caballero University of Pedagogical Science of Holguín. Cuba
e-mail: {gilberto.cuba, mariat, albertoleyva, laura}@ucp.ho.rimed.cu
Abstract
This paper shows a methodology for characterization the students’ cognitive activity
when solving programming problems of algorithmic nature. It also reveals the methodology stages
and the dimensions assumed to assess the process using several methods, techniques and tools.
The paper describes some characteristics and regularities from the behavior of three students
when they solve a programming problem.
Keywords:
programming contests, problem solving, metacognition.
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