Using Scratch to facilitate mathematical thinking

Bilişimle Üretim Pilot Uygulamasının 5. Sınıf Öğrencilerinin Problem Çözme Becerileri ve Kodlamaya Yönelik Tutumları Üzerindeki Etkisi

“…In other words, it was revealed that there was a statistically significant difference in the overall score averages of the student's problem-solving skills inventory after the training given within the scope of the Producing with IT Project Pilot Scheme. In the literature, it can be seen that there are similar findings in various studies (Alp, 2019;Brown et al, 2008;Calder, 2010;Çakır, 2020;Nam et al, 2010;Vatansever, 2018) on the effect of coding education, which is one of the trainings given within the scope of Producing with IT Project Pilot Scheme, on the problem-solving skills of students. Even though there are studies contrasting (Kalelioğlu & Gülbahar, 2014;Kukul & Gökçearslan, 2014;Pakman, 2018), it is seen that coding education improves problem-solving skills in general.…”

Teaching and learning the fundamental of calculus through Python-based coding

“…This approach helps students to understand the abstract concepts relationally, as they can easily visualize the specific concepts dynamically on screen. The use of digital educational media aids in the acquisition of a distinct understanding of mathematics (Calder, 2018;Gadanidis, 2015). On other hand, such useful interdisciplinary approach to facilitate the mathematics learning process were disadvantaged for the students in the control group that was taught using a conventional lecture method.…”

Teaching and Learning Mathematics with Digital Technologies

“…This methodology enabled the layering of interpretations of data which when done collaboratively with teacher co-researchers allowed rich insights and understandings to evolve. Calder and Murphy (2018a, 2018c used this to examine a number of questions related to primary children using apps for learning and Calder (2018) in research where primary children used the coding app Scratch to design number games for their younger buddy class.…”

“…Finally, the links between computational thinking and mathematics have been explored. Calder (2018) examined the ways in which 10 year-olds engaged with mathematical ideas using Scratch for coding. There was evidence that the students improved in their spatial awareness, understanding of angles and positioning of coordinates.…”