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Publication Date: 2020-Oct
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Wheel-Spinning Models in a Novice Programming Context
Flores, Rejeenald M.; Rodrigo, Ma. Mercedes T.
Journal of Educational Computing Research, v58 n6 p1101-1120 Oct 2020
Wheel-spinning refers to the failure to master a skill in a timely manner or after a considerable number of practice opportunities. Several past studies have developed wheel-spinning models in the areas of Mathematics and Physics. However, no models have been made for the context of novice programming. The purpose of this study was to develop wheel-spinning models in the context of novice programming and to identify the indicators of wheel-spinning. In this study, we developed five wheel-spinning models that had acceptable performance with data from 114 Filipino students using a meaningful gamification system. Following intuition, the number of problems correctly solved was negatively correlated with wheel-spinning, while overall number of problems attempted and consecutive mistakes were indicative of wheel-spinning.
Descriptors: Mastery Learning, Novices, Programming, Computer Science Education, Game Based Learning, Educational Games, Foreign Countries, Problem Solving, Instructional Design, Models, Academic Persistence, Introductory Courses, Programming Languages, College Students, Program Evaluation
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Philippines
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