A Framework of Exercise Recommendation for Novice Learners in Computer Programming

Abstract

To support novice learners majoring in Information Technology, this paper proposed an ontology-based framework to recommend exercise to learners in response to their understanding levels. This framework involves three essential mechanisms: (1) determination of the level of exercise, (2) evaluation of learner's understanding, and (3) recommendation of exercise. The prototype system will be implemented to enable the instructors to add or edit exercises based on 60 questions with solutions covering 20 topics of introductory programming which are initially determined by this research.