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Title: | Bringing Computational Thinking Into High School Mathematics and Science Classrooms |
Authors: | Orton, Kai Weintrop, David Beheshti, Elham Horn, Michael Jona, Kemi Wilensky, Uri |
Issue Date: | Jul-2016 |
Publisher: | Singapore: International Society of the Learning Sciences |
Citation: | Orton, K., Weintrop, D., Beheshti, E., Horn, M., Jona, K., & Wilensky, U. (2016). Bringing Computational Thinking Into High School Mathematics and Science Classrooms In Looi, C. K., Polman, J. L., Cress, U., and Reimann, P. (Eds.). Transforming Learning, Empowering Learners: The International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS) 2016, Volume 2. Singapore: International Society of the Learning Sciences. |
Abstract: | Computation is reshaping modern science and mathematics practices, but relatively few students have access to, or take, courses that adequately prepare them for the increasingly technological nature of these fields. Further, students who do study computational topics tend to not reflect the greater student body, with female and minority students being disproportionately underrepresented. To address these issues, we investigate the approach of embedding computational thinking content into required high school mathematics and science coursework. Using data from a 3-year implementation, we present results showing differences in attitudes towards computing by gender, while also finding similar gaps do not correlate with aptitude. Using pre/post measures, we then show female participants expressed improved confidence with computational thinking and interest in STEM careers. Additionally, we report a dosage effect, where participating in more activities resulted in greater learning gains, providing evidence in support of embedding computational thinking enhanced activities across high school curriculum. |
URI: | https://repository.isls.org/handle/1/183 https://dx.doi.org/10.22318/icls2016.91 |
Appears in Collections: | ICLS 2016 |
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