Class

Article

College

Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services

Department

Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences Department

Faculty Mentor

Jody Clarke-Midura

Presentation Type

Poster Presentation

Abstract

Research shows that spatial thinking (ST) is foundational to mathematics learning1 and computational thinking (CT) and can help students learn math more deeply2. Few studies look at how students use ST, CT, and math knowledge (MK) concurrently. This project is working with teachers to co-design integrated CT, ST, and MK lessons to study how students use ST, CT, and MK and how their knowledge develops over time.

Goal: To empirically develop, test, and refine a CT learning trajectory for elementary students (grades 1-2) that integrates ST & MK.

Location

Logan, UT

Start Date

4-10-2024 2:30 PM

End Date

4-10-2024 3:20 PM

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Apr 10th, 2:30 PM Apr 10th, 3:20 PM

Coding and Math in Elementary School: Relationships Among Mathematical, Spatial, And Computational Thinking

Logan, UT

Research shows that spatial thinking (ST) is foundational to mathematics learning1 and computational thinking (CT) and can help students learn math more deeply2. Few studies look at how students use ST, CT, and math knowledge (MK) concurrently. This project is working with teachers to co-design integrated CT, ST, and MK lessons to study how students use ST, CT, and MK and how their knowledge develops over time.

Goal: To empirically develop, test, and refine a CT learning trajectory for elementary students (grades 1-2) that integrates ST & MK.