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9
Types of Questions in Computer Science
Education
Abstract
It explores and discusses different types of questions that computer science (CS)
educators (middle and high school teachers as well as university instructors) can
use in different teaching situations and processes: in the classroom, in the com-
puter lab, as homework, or in exams. The chapter discusses also keywords that
appear in problem-solving questions which reflect the need to apply high-order
cognitive skills by learners when answering these questions. The chapter lays out
the advantages of using a variety of question types both for learners and teachers,
and focuses on the design process of different question types. Though the types
of questions presented are mainly related to programming assignments, most of
them are suitable also for other CS contents.
9.1
Introduction
The main target of this chapter is to enrich computer science (CS) educators' tool-
box with respect to the design of different types of questions and to illuminate the
important role of CS educators in exposing their pupils/students to different types of
questions throughout the learning-teaching processes. Learners' work and explora-
tion of different types of questions and their variations deepen their understanding
of the learned CS concepts, refine their understanding of complex concepts, and let
them acquire different cognitive skills. Such an experience also provides learners
with the opportunity to express their knowledge in different forms. Further, the use
of a variety of question types sometimes provides intellectual challenges and main-
tains learners' concentration, interest, and motivation.
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