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Computational Thinking: A Strategy for Developing Problem Solving Skills and Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)

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Zaharin, Nur Lisa, Sharif, Sabariah, Mariappan, Muralindran·2018·International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences
DOI 10.6007/ijarbss/v8-i10/5297
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The Malaysian Education Blueprint has focused its aspirations to equip students with unparalleled thinking skills.The implementation of Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) has push students to have the ability to solve problems which it is observed to be lacking.Thus, Computational Thinking (CompT) is proposed as a strategy to advocate solving problem skills among students.Other than that, its introduction to the curricula aims in yielding digital creators in this digital era.However, it has its misconceptions and has been perceived similar to Information and Communication Technology (ICT).Thus, this paper aims to change the perception of CompT and present techniques that can be put to use to promote solving problem skills among students.At the same time, it can complement the effort of enhancing HOTS among students

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Authors
Zaharin, N. L., Sharif, S., & Mariappan, M.
Affiliations
Universiti of Malaysia Sabah (MY)
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Venue
International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences
Publisher
Human Resources Management Academic Research Society (HRMARS)
Published
2018-11-09
Volume
8
Issue
10
ISSN
2222-6990 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.6007/ijarbss/v8-i10/5297
OpenAlex
W2953737142
Cited by
30
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2.53
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Language
en
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Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Computer Science Applications › Teaching and Learning Programming
  • Social Sciences › Education › Education and Critical Thinking Development
  • Physical Sciences › Mathematics › Applied Mathematics › Mathematics Education and Pedagogy
Keywords
computational thinking, problem-solving skills, higher-order thinking skills, content creators, curriculum integration, student thinking ability

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