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Çakiroglu, Ünal; Mumcu, Suheda – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2020
This exploratory study attempts to determine problem solving steps in block based programming environments. The study was carried out throughout one term within Code.org. Participants were 15 6th grade secondary school students enrolled in an IT course at a public secondary school. Observations, screenshots and interviews were analyzed together to…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Grade 6, Secondary School Students, Problem Solving
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Mueller, Mary; Yankelewitz, Dina; Maher, Carolyn – Investigations in Mathematics Learning, 2014
During an informal, after-school, math program, a group of middle school students worked collaboratively on open-ended problems. The students co-constructed arguments, provided justifications for their solutions, and engaged in mathematical reasoning. This paper describes the specific teacher moves that promoted this phenomenon. The findings of…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Mathematical Logic, After School Programs, Middle School Students
Graham, Janina Maria – ProQuest LLC, 2013
Today's mathematics standards require teachers to use concrete math manipulatives (CMM) to increase the proficiency of students, but many upper elementary teachers fail to use these resources. The effects of this resource disuse may decrease student learning potential and impede successful standardized test results. This case study allows leaders…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Manipulative Materials, Teaching Methods, Elementary School Mathematics