Developing Computational Thinking and Mathematical Skills for Analysis and Problem Solving: Learning on Scratch Moodle Platforms

 

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Bibliografiset tiedot
Tekijät: Cabra Páez, Mercy Liceth, Ramírez Gamboa, Sergio Albeiro
Aineistotyyppi: artículo original
Tila:Versión publicada
Julkaisupäivä:2021
Kuvaus:This study demonstrates how strengthening mathematical skills enables analysis and resolution of real, everyday-life problems by using the four basic math operations to develop computational thinking. The study participants included 20 third grade students from the Santa María Secondary School (Colegio Santa María), an IED (Departmental Educational Institution) located in Ubate, Cundinamarca, all enrolled in a Scratch and Moodle-based course called Computational Thinking and Mathematical Problem Solving. Data-collection tools included a socio-technological characterization survey, a diagnostic and final exam as well as a course perception survey. The methodology consisted of a combined approach with a sequential exploratory design to collect, analyze and link qualitative and quantitative data consistent with the STEAM model. A comparative analysis of the diagnostic and final exams identified student difficulties in resolving problems using basic operations. Progress in the form of improved scores was detected after the final assessment. This was noted after student presentations showing activities and algorithms developed using Scratch-based programs. Based on the results, the use of a pedagogical Scratch strategy on the Moodle platform significantly improved mathematical skills and computational thinking among third grade students.
Maa:Portal de Revistas UCR
Organisaatio:Universidad de Costa Rica
Repositorio:Portal de Revistas UCR
Kieli:Español
OAI Identifier:oai:portal.ucr.ac.cr:article/44970
Linkit:https://revistas.ucr.ac.cr/index.php/educacion/article/view/44970
Sanahaku:Computational Thinking
Mathematical Skills
STEAM
Basic Operations
Scratch
Moodle
Pensamiento computacional
Competencias Matemáticas
Operaciones básicas