Abstract:Exploring Computer Science (ECS) is a high school curriculum that was designed to be more inclusive and engaging for all students, especially women and students of color who have typically been under-represented in the discipline. The course uses an inquiry-based approach that is expected to improve students' problem solving skills. Students who enrolled in ECS at ten high schools in San Jose, California were monitored over a three-year period to investigate possible relationships between participation in ECS,… Show more
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