Computational Thinking Assessment Tools: A Systematic Review of the Literature (Initial Findings).

Since Jeanette Wing’s influential 2006 article, research into developing Computational Thinking (CT) skills has surged. Despite ongoing debates about CT definitions and components, reliable and valid assessment tools are crucial for measuring CT skill impact and evaluating related interventions. This systematic literature review seeks to identify CT assessment tools suitable for undergraduate computing students, by investigating the central question "What tools are available for the assessment of CT skills?". A comprehensive search of academic databases for CT assessment publications since 2006 yielded 202 unique articles. After applying exclusion criteria, 72 relevant articles were analyzed. The selected publications were categorized by tool type, and focus, examining tool reliability and validity. This paper presents initial findings from this review.