The Effect of Problem-Solving Instruction on Computer Engineering Majors’ Performance in Verilog (HDL) Programming

Abstract

This study investigated the effect of instruction in problem-solving skills on computer engineering majors’ performance in programming in the Verilog(HDL) language. Comparisons were made among two treatment groups (deduction and analogy) and a control group, whose pre- and post-test scores were analyzed with the ANCOVA procedure. Result showed that instruction in problem-solving skills significantly increased achievement in Verilog(HDL) language programming in computer engineering majors.