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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