Analysis of computational thinking skill predictors on information technology education students

Yeni Anistyasari; Ekohariadi; Munoto; Luthfiyah Nurlaela; Meini Sondang Sumbawati

doi:10.32698//tech1315133

Analysis of computational thinking skill predictors on information technology education students

Yeni Anistyasari^(1*), Ekohariadi⁽²⁾, Munoto⁽³⁾, Luthfiyah Nurlaela⁽⁴⁾, Meini Sondang Sumbawati⁽⁵⁾

(1) Universitas Negeri Surabaya
(2) Universitas Negeri Surabaya
(3) Universitas Negeri Surabaya
(4) Universitas Negeri Surabaya
(5) Universitas Negeri Surabaya
(*) Corresponding Author

Abstract

Computational thinking is a skill that must be possessed by everyone, especially students. Factors that affect computational thinking skills must be properly identified to support the development of computational thinking. This study aims to analyze the effective factors, namely gender, mathematical ability, ICT literature, and language skills as predictors of computational thinking. The research subjects were 34 Unesa information technology education students. Analysis of predictor factors using linear regression and concluded that that the level of computational thinking sequentially is effected by mathematical ability, language skills, gender, and ICT literacy.

Keywords

Computational thinking, students

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Proceeding:

International Conference on Education, Science and Technology

Publisher:

Redwhite Press

ISSN (Print):

2685-5984

ISSN (Electronic):

2685-5933

Published:

2019