The Computational Thinking Performance of Taiwanese Elementary School Students on Bebras Challenge Tasks on ViLLE

In the digital age, computational thinking (CT) is increasingly essential, yet existing assessment tools, especially for interdisciplinary CT skills, remain inadequate, limiting integration into school curricula. This study addressed the issue by designing an instructional activity for fifth-grade students, combining the ViLLE online platform with Bebras tasks, which embed CT concepts through real-world scenarios and offer personalized practice with real-time feedback. Results showed strong student performance, with an average accuracy of 94.98%, though slightly lower on tree-structured problems. The integration effectively enhanced computational problem-solving, particularly in "Little House," "Teeth," and "Beaver" tasks. This study provides preliminary evidence of the feasibility and effectiveness of using ViLLE and Bebras tasks in elementary CT education, highlighting their potential for assessing and improving CT skills. Future research should expand the sample and explore the influence of different question types on CT development.