Factors affecting performance in first-year computing

1 June 2000

journal article
Published by Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) in ACM SIGCSE Bulletin

Vol. 32 (2) , 39-43
https://doi.org/10.1145/355354.355369

Abstract

Performances are analysed over successive semesters for a cohort of first-year students doing computer programming. Attainment is related to performance in other studies. However, many factors have roles. Learning style and problem-solving skills are important in information technology in Semester I. Gender and secondary school outcomes matter in introductory programming, also in Semester I. Dislike of programming influences outcomes in introductory programming and in Data Structures and Algorithms in Semester II. For a number of indicators, influence fluctuates over time and across area of study.

Keywords

SECONDARY SCHOOL OUTCOMES MATTER
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
FIRST-YEAR STUDENT
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
FIRST-YEAR COMPUTING
SUCCESSIVE SEMESTER
SEMESTER II
INTRODUCTORY PROGRAMMING
DATA STRUCTURES
INFLUENCE FLUCTUATES
PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILL
DATA STRUCTURE

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