A programming remediation plan
Andrea Edwards, Kun Zhang · Journal of computing sciences in colleges · 2010
Many of the difficulties in junior and senior level computing courses stem from deficiencies in programming skills. This paper describes a remediation tool (PREP) designed for computing students who have completed the introductory programming sequence but have an atrophy of programming skills and knowledge. The strength of this self-paced system is based on a compilation of programming problems with solution hints, a set of similar problems for cognitive recognition, and simulations that encourage students to explore complex problem sets. PREP has been successful in improving student learning, especially those students in need of programming remediation.