Abstract
Computing academics report bimodal grade distributions in their CSl classes. Some academics believe that such a distribution is due to their being an innate talent for programming, a "geek gene". Robins introduced the concept of learning edge momentum, which offers an alternative explanation for the purported bimodal grade distribution. In this paper, we analyze empirical data from a real introductory programming class, looking for evidence of geek genes, learning edge momentum and other possible factors.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | ICER 2013 |
Subtitle of host publication | Proceedings of the 2013 ACM Conference on International Computing Education Research |
Place of Publication | New York, NY |
Publisher | Association for Computing Machinery |
Pages | 123-128 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781450322430 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | Annual International Computing Education Research Conference (9th : 2013) - San Diego, United States Duration: 12 Aug 2013 → 14 Aug 2013 |
Conference
Conference | Annual International Computing Education Research Conference (9th : 2013) |
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Abbreviated title | ICER 2013 |
Country/Territory | United States |
City | San Diego |
Period | 12/08/13 → 14/08/13 |
Keywords
- learning edge momentum
- programming
- CSl
- assessment
- bimodal grade distribution