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About This Book
This book offers a deep dive into computer science integration, providing guidelines for designing elementary CS/math curricula through case studies and practical examples. How-to books related to computer science (CS) and teaching CS in K-12 environments are often either step-by-step guides or reference books, with little or no connection to pedagogy. By contrast, Coding + Math offers the analytical foundation teachers need to inform their practice, specifically in mathematics.Grounded in research, the book's mini-lessons contrast visual-based coding with text-based programming and provide guidance in the selection and creation of lessons, instructional materials and CS platforms to help educators prepare students for the careers of the future.The book:
- Includes case studies in each chapter, with a research snapshot that contextualizes the key elements of the case study.
- Offers strategies for "getting out the blocks" and introducing text-based CS when students are ready.
- Examines the rationale and effectiveness of scaffolded approaches to CS — such as block coding, scripted and storyboarding — vs. traditional syntax-based and problem-solving approaches.
- Ties effective teaching strategies directly to the CSTA K-12 Computer Science Standards, ISTE's Standards for Computer Science Educators and the ISTE Computational Thinking Competencies.
Coding + Math will strengthen the ties between math and CS to support students' achievement in math, as well as their future CS course selections and pursuits of CS careers. Audience: K-5 educators
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- About ISTE
- About the Authors
- Acknowledgments
- Dedication
- Contents
- Introduction
- 1: Overview of Computer Science in K–5 Mathematics
- 2: Focusing the Learning
- 3: Data Dialogue
- 4: Operations and Loops
- 5: Events and Conditionals
- 6: Diving Deeper into CS and Math Connections
- 7: Final Thoughts
- References
- Index