Research Article

The Effect of Goal-Based Scenario Curriculum on Computational Thinking Skills and Academic Achievement

Volume: 20 Number: 47 September 17, 2025
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The Effect of Goal-Based Scenario Curriculum on Computational Thinking Skills and Academic Achievement

Abstract

The research aims to examine the effect of the Scratch curriculum developed with Goal-Based Scenario Learning (GBSL) design on 6th-grade students' Computational Thinking (CT) skills and academic achievement according to different variables. The research model was a 2X3 quasi-experimental. The CT Self-Assessment Scale and Academic Achievement Test were used as data collection tools in the study. In data analysis, both parametric and parametric tests were used. The experimental group students performed better on academic achievement post-test and retention-test scores. The post-test and retention-test mean scores of the CT self-assessment scale did not differ between groups, but the abstraction dimension scores in the sub-dimension scores did differ in favor of the experimental group. While the post-test and retention-test mean scores of both group students in CT skills were similar, the experimental group's scores differed between test scores, and there was a significant difference between the groups only in abstraction sub-dimension scores.

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Supporting Institution

Aydın Adnan Menderes University Scientific Research Project

Project Number

EĞF-18032

Ethical Statement

This study is based on the PhD thesis of the first author. Since the study data were collected before 2020, ethics committee approval was not obtained for the study at that time. However, during the conduct of the study, the necessary administrative permissions and consent forms were collected from the participants and their parents. Scientific ethical principles were followed throughout the study.

Thanks

Bu araştırmanın gerçekleşmesinde ciddi destekler sağlayan Adnan Menderes Üniversitesi Rektörlüğü ve Bilimsel Araştırma Projeleri Birimine EĞF-18032 numaralı tez projesine olan desteklerinden dolayı teşekkür ederim.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Curriculum Development in Education , Educational Technology and Computing

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

September 8, 2025

Publication Date

September 17, 2025

Submission Date

December 20, 2024

Acceptance Date

May 6, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 20 Number: 47

APA
Ceylan, V. K., & Vural, R. (2025). The Effect of Goal-Based Scenario Curriculum on Computational Thinking Skills and Academic Achievement. Bayburt Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, 20(47), 1038-1067. https://doi.org/10.35675/befdergi.1604842