Analytical Insights: Overcoming Knowledge Retention Challenges in CS50 Learners 1. Knowledge Acquisition: The Foundation of Learning The journey of a CS50 learner begins with engaging course materials, aiming to internalize programming concepts. However, the Prior Knowledge constraint significantly impacts this stage. Learners without prior programming experience face a steeper learning curve, as the novelty and complexity of concepts increase their Cognitive Load . This overload, exacerbated by