Where Do Students Struggle Most in a First Course on Assembly Language?
Jalal Kawash · 2024
It is widely accepted that the instruction of programming in assembly language is often a challenging and frustrating experience both to educators and undergraduate students. It is crucial to make sure that frustration does not compel students to abandon the subject. This can be addressed by enhancing delivery through various mechanisms such as employing game development, fun activities, and powerful visualizations. In this study, we take a step back trying to understand which topics pose challenges to students more than others. We analyzed six different submissions for 244 students to answer this question. These six submissions include five term assignments and one project in one semester.