Comparison between flowchart and PAD algorithms in learning support effects for beginners in programing language education

Abstract

Effectiveness of flowchart and PAD in expression of algorithms in programing language education has been investigated through experimental classes consisting of first year students in a faculty of education. The rate of students understanding and coding correctly algorithms expressed by flowchart is 35 % and that in the case of PAD is 100 %, although only five students have chosen the algorithms expressed by PAD. This possibly suggests that PAD is superior to flowchart in effectiveness of learning support for beginners of programing.