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The goal of this research was to investigate the effects of automated testing software on levels of student reflection and student performance. This was a self-selecting, between subjects design that examined the performance of students in introductory computer programming classes. Participants were given the option of using the Web-CAT software-testing tool to evaluate their computer code. Student self-reported levels of reflection were measured using reflective thinking survey.

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Software testing;
Test automation;
John Dewey;
Computer science education
ERIC Subject
Technology Education;
World Problems;
Validity;
Science Education;
Experiential Learning;
Influence of Technology;
Reflection;
Computer Science Education;
Communication (Thought Transfer);
Academic Achievement;
Educational Technology;
Grading;
Periodicals;
Experiments;
Science Instruction;
Computer Software;
Learner Engagement;
College Science;
Programming;
Test Validity
Subject
Software;
Software testing;
Computer programming;
Students;
Computer science;
Computers;
Automation;
Tests;
Academic achievement
Identifier / keyword
Experiential Learning; Software testing; Test automation; John Dewey; Computer science education; Reflection; Reflective Thought; Software Testing Tool; Test-Driven Development
Research method
Self report; Surveys & questionnaires; Qualitative research
Title
Impact of Automated Software Testing Tools on Reflective Thinking and Student Performance in Introductory Computer Science Programming Classes
Author
Bagui, Sikha 1 ; Fridge, Evorell 2 

1  Department of Computer Science, University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL, USA 
2  Information Technology Services, University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL, USA 
Publication title
International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Education; Hershey
Volume
12
Issue
1
Pages
22-37
Publication year
2016
Publication date
2016
Publisher
IGI Global
Place of publication
Hershey
Country of publication
United States
Publication subject
Communications, Education, Computers--Information Science And Information Theory
ISSN
15501876
e-ISSN
15501337
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
Document type
Journal Article
Publication history
 
 
Milestone dates
2016-01-01 (pubdate)
DOI
https://doi.org/10.4018/IJICTE.2016010103
ProQuest document ID
2931958573
Document URL
https://www.proquest.com/scholarly-journals/impact-automated-software-testing-tools-on/docview/2931958573/se-2?accountid=208611
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2025-11-15
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  • ProQuest One Academic