Multiple Intelligence approach and competencies applied to Computer Science 1

In order to contribute to the improvement of Computer Science 1 (CS1) course's results we designed a set of activities based on competencies and multiple intelligence approach. Hypothetically, we propose that including this kind of activities helps to obtain better results in the course. A preliminary experimentation was done in 2012. This year, the course included a low number of freshmen students. The initial results show a positive difference in student's results, particularly in freshmen students and no differences in students who are taking the course for the second or third time.