Logic Programming for an Introductory Computer Science Course for High School Students

TL;DR

This paper explores the use of logic programming as an effective paradigm for teaching introductory computer science to high school students, demonstrating its viability and how novices engage with core computing concepts.

Contribution

It presents empirical evidence supporting logic programming as a suitable and effective approach for introductory CS education at the high school level.

Findings

High school students successfully learn foundational computing concepts through LP

Novice students engage effectively with LP paradigms in introductory courses

LP is a viable paradigm choice for high school CS education

Abstract

This paper investigates how high school students approach computing through an introductory computer science course situated in the Logic Programming (LP) paradigm. This study shows how novice students operate within the LP paradigm while engaging in foundational computing concepts and skills, and presents a case for LP as a viable paradigm choice for introductory CS courses.