Coding + Math

Strengthen K–5 Math Skills With Computer Science

Nicol R. Howard

• Editorial: International Society for Technology in Education
• Año: 2020
• ISBN:
  9781564848239
• Categoría: Education
• Categoría: Education Technology

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

Índice

• 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