Tools for Integrating Computational Thinking and Mathematics in the Middle Grades

Authors

Immaculate Kizito Namukasa, The University of Western OntarioFollow
Minakshi Patel, Thames Valley District School Board
Marja Miller, The University of Western Ontario

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2017

Journal

Math + Code ‘Zine

Volume

2

Issue

2

Abstract

Integrating computational thinking (CT) in teaching specific K-12 school curricular is a more recent development than teaching CT in university and college courses. In this article, we share some insights on teaching practices that support integrating introductory computational thinking activities with school curricular activities for middle grades students. We specifically reflect on the tools and materials to use when integrating computational thinking concepts and mathematics curricular concepts in grade 4-8 classrooms. In this paper, we refer to integration of computational thinking concepts and mathematics curricular concepts as CT and mathematics.

Citation of this paper:

Namukasa, I. K., Patel, M., & Miller, M. (2017). Introductory CT and Math in the middle grades: Tools and Resources. Math + Code ‘Zine, 2 (2). Retrieved at http://researchideas.ca/mc/ct-and-math-in-middle-grades/