Date of Award:
5-2022
Document Type:
Thesis
Degree Name:
Master of Science (MS)
Department:
Computer Science
Committee Chair(s)
John M. Edwards
Committee
John M. Edwards
Committee
Jessica F. Shumway
Committee
Vicki H. Allan
Abstract
The multiplication algorithms taught to elementary students are made to help students find answers quickly, but why the algorithm works and how it relates to multiplication is not widely known. For example, one intuitive meaning of multiplication is that of iterated, or, repeated, addition. In this paper, we look at the ways a visual, block-based, programming activity uses the concept of iteration to help second-graders learn multiplication. The results of the study observing second-grade students use visual programming and iteration to setup and solve multiplication story problems. We found that generally students enjoyed these activities and found them helpful during the learning process.
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Recommended Citation
Bagley, Eric B., "A Computer Programming Intervention for Second Grade Math Students" (2022). All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023. 8391.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/8391
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