Comparing Learning Taxonomies With Computer Science K-12 Standards

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Abstract

There is a need to analyze state computer science standards to determine their cognitive complexity and alignment across grades. However, due to the recency of these standards, there is very little research on the topic, including the use of various educational taxonomies as analysis tools. The purpose of this paper is to answer the question, \rqone We categorized state CS standards according to their level in Bloom's Revised Taxonomy and the SOLO taxonomy. Analyzing state CS standards using the Bloom's or using the SOLO taxonomy produces wide areas of agreement but also some differences that might be important in various use cases, such as aligning standards across grade levels or determining whether a standard addresses a higher-order thinking skill.

Author

• Julie M. Smith, Institute for Advancing Computing Education