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Francis, K.; Rothschuh, S.; Poscente, D.; Davis, B. – Technology, Knowledge and Learning, 2022
Spatial reasoning correlates with academic success in mathematics and science, is highly malleable, and can be learned. Yet, spatial reasoning is often underused, underdeveloped, and ignored in current grade-school curriculum and teaching. This study explores changes in elementary students' spatial reasoning skills after participation in either a…
Descriptors: Spatial Ability, Thinking Skills, Robotics, Intervention
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Tekbiyik, Ahmet; Baran Bulut, Demet; Sandalci, Yalçin – Journal of Pedagogical Research, 2022
The present study focuses on the assessment of summer robotics camp designed for 7th grade students who were supposed to work on a STEM-related problem through modeling and design activities. It was exclusively investigated the effects of these activities on the STEM-related career interests and knowledge structures of students. The students were…
Descriptors: Summer Programs, Camps, Robotics, Grade 7
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Brainin, Einat; Shamir, Adina; Eden, Sigal – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2022
Spatial language and ability play important roles in children's cognitive development. Spatial ability in kindergarten predicts achievement in reading, math, science, and technology in primary school and therefore constitutes an important skill set in preparation for school entrance. Good spatial thinking skills are required for learning in…
Descriptors: Spatial Ability, Child Development, Cognitive Development, Preschool Children
Marcella-Burdett, Jennifer; Roth, Alexa; Savelkouls, Sophie; Zur, Osnat – WestEd, 2020
This report summarizes the findings across two case studies conducted as part of WestEd's evaluation of the California Statewide Early Math Initiative (CAEMI). The case studies aimed to understand the planning and implementation of professional learning and coaching in local communities. They also examined changes in educators' math knowledge,…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Teachers, Elementary School Teachers, Child Caregivers, Preschool Teachers
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Faria, Carlos; Vale, Carolina; Machado, Toni; Erlhagen, Wolfram; Rito, Manuel; Monteiro, Sérgio; Bicho, Estela – IEEE Transactions on Education, 2016
Robotics has been playing an important role in modern surgery, especially in procedures that require extreme precision, such as neurosurgery. This paper addresses the challenge of teaching robotics to undergraduate engineering students, through an experiential learning project of robotics fundamentals based on a case study of robot-assisted…
Descriptors: Robotics, Surgery, Neurology, Case Studies
Perry, Paula Christine – ProQuest LLC, 2013
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education curriculum is designed to strengthen students' science and math achievement through project based learning activities. As part of a STEM initiative, SeaPerch was developed at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. SeaPerch is an innovative underwater robotics program that instructs…
Descriptors: Spatial Ability, STEM Education, Student Projects, Robotics