The Role of Automated Testing Systems in Building Algorithmic Thinking Skills
Author(s)
Zubkov Oleg Vladimirovich, Candidate of Sciences (Physical-Mathematical), Associate Professor at the Department of Algebraic and Information Systems, ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1252-6486, Institute of Mathematics, Economics and Computer Science, Irkutsk State University
20 Gagarin St, Irkutsk, Russia, 664003, tel.: +7(3952)521277, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Semicheva Nataliya Leonidovna, Candidate of Sciences (Physical-Mathematical Sciences), Associate Professor at the Department of Algebraic and Information Systems, ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9306-9055, Institute of Mathematics, Economics and Computer Science, Irkutsk State University
20 Gagarin St, Irkutsk, Russia, 664003, tel.: +7(3952)521277, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Abstract. Introduction. The paper discusses the issues of building skills of algorithmic thinking in students in computer science lessons and elective programming classes. Modern teaching methods and automated testing systems designed to both develop basic skills and bring students to the highest level of programming skills are analyzed.
Materials and methods. The study is concerned with the problem of natural division of students during these classes into subgroups by level of training and specific features of thinking. The problem-solving approach using the automated testing systems is analyzed. A general review and classification of the most common resources with automatic program checking have been carried out.
The results of the study. This section shows the results obtained using the described methods and provides general recommendations for their distribution.
Conclusion. The proposed methods can be used in computer science lessons both for the general development of the algorithmic thinking of schoolchildren and for basic training of specialists whose activities will significantly determine the future development of the information sphere.
Keywords: algorithmic thinking, programming, small group work, automated testing systems.
For citation: Zubkov O. V., Semicheva N. L. The Role of Automated Testing Systems in Building Algorithmic Thinking Skills. Pedagogicheskiy IMIDZH = Pedagogical IMAGE. 2019; 13(4): 550-565.
UDС: 372.8
DOI: DOI: 10.32343/2409-5052-2019-13-4-550-565