Comparison of the Programming Knowledge of Slovakian and Hungarian Students

An analysis of programming knowledge of Hungarian and Slovakian students was made using a web based Informatics Test. After the evaluation of the test results were found some significant differences in programming knowledge of the students from different countries, but does not depend on the different way of teaching. In the following statistical analysis Levene's test, T-test and Z-test was used. The monitoring was held on the p=5% significancy level throughout the analysis. Underlying causes are discussed. Survey results are traced back to differences in the educational systems of the two countries. (C) 2012 Published by Elsevier Ltd. Selection and/or peer-review under responsibility of The Association Science Education and Technology