Computer Modeling and Programming in Algebra

Arnulfo Perez, Kathy Malone, Siva Meenakshi Renganathan, Kimberly Groshong

2016

Abstract

This paper introduces a novel approach to providing high school students with access to computer science experiences as part of an Algebra unit on linear functions. The approach is being developed and tested as part of a funded National Science Foundation study. The unit piloted in the study integrates computational thinking and computer modeling into a project-based Algebra unit on linear functions. Literature on computational thinking, access to computer science in secondary settings, modeling approaches, project-based learning, and design-based research is described to provide a rationale for the study design. The ultimate goal of the study is to develop a paradigm for integrating computer science experiences into algebra as a way to increase engagement in STEM and computing among students from all backgrounds.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Perez A., Malone K., Renganathan S. and Groshong K. (2016). Computer Modeling and Programming in Algebra . In Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 2: CSEDU, ISBN 978-989-758-179-3, pages 281-286. DOI: 10.5220/0005907102810286

in Bibtex Style

@conference{csedu16,
author={Arnulfo Perez and Kathy Malone and Siva Meenakshi Renganathan and Kimberly Groshong},
title={Computer Modeling and Programming in Algebra},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 2: CSEDU,},
year={2016},
pages={281-286},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0005907102810286},
isbn={978-989-758-179-3},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF
JO - Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 2: CSEDU,
TI - Computer Modeling and Programming in Algebra
SN - 978-989-758-179-3
AU - Perez A.
AU - Malone K.
AU - Renganathan S.
AU - Groshong K.
PY - 2016
SP - 281
EP - 286
DO - 10.5220/0005907102810286