Computational Thinking in a Programing Class

Case Study Focusing on Its Relation to Knowledge of Programming and Understanding and Interest in Electronics

Abstract

　We measured the computational thinking （CT） of first-year humanities students （n = 18） in a programing class and analyzed its relation to their knowledge of programing and understanding and interest in electronics. Students' CT was negatively correlated with their knowledge of programing，measured using 15 true-or-false questions. Moreover，it was related to the students' understanding and interest in electronics. The students in the upper 25% on the CT scale gave more affirmative answers to the questionnaire than those in the lower 25%.