Using the Problem-Based Learning Approach for Competitive Programming Training with High School Students

• Camila da Cruz Santos Federal University of Uberlândia http://orcid.org/0009-0006-8042-3303
• Rafael Dias Araújo Federal University of Uberlândia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0545-2519
• João Henrique de Souza Pereira Federal University of Uberlândia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/educomp_estendido.2024.239177

Abstract

This paper presents a proposed training method for improving computer programming skills among high school students. This method, grounded in Computational Thinking and Problem-Based Learning (PBL), utilizes computer programming learning paths, focusing on the C++ language. The implementation of this method is currently underway in an experimental class composed of 80 high school students from the Instituto Federal do Triângulo Mineiro (IFTM), enrolled in full-time integrated technical courses to high school, from the Institute's 9 campuses. The main objective is to prepare students for programming competitions, such as the Brazilian Informatics Olympiad (OBI), while promoting the development of computational thinking and autonomy in learning.

Keywords: Competitive Programming, Olympiads, Programming Marathon, OBI

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