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Peel, Amanda; Sadler, Troy D.; Friedrichsen, Patricia – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2022
Computing has become essential in modern-day problem-solving, making computational literacy necessary for practicing scientists and engineers. However, K-12 science education has not reflected this computational shift. Integrating computational thinking (CT) into core science courses is an avenue that can build computational literacies in all…
Descriptors: Computation, Thinking Skills, Problem Solving, Science Education
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Grapin, Scott E.; Llosa, Lorena; Haas, Alison; Lee, Okhee – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2022
Computational models are increasingly being used in K-12 science classrooms to engage students in developing and testing explanations of phenomena. However, research has only begun to consider whether integrating computational models into science instruction could be particularly beneficial to students from diverse backgrounds, including a…
Descriptors: Affordances, Computation, Models, Science Instruction
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Bortz, Whitney Wall; Gautam, Aakash; Tatar, Deborah; Lipscomb, Kemper – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2020
Integrating computational thinking (CT) and science education is complex, and assessing the resulting learning gains even more so. Arguments that assessment should match the learning (Biggs, "Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education," 21(1), 5-16. 1996; Airasian and Miranda, "Theory into Practice," 41(4), 249-254. 2002;…
Descriptors: Computation, Thinking Skills, Science Education, Evaluation Methods
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Vieira, Camilo; Magana, Alejandra J.; García, R. Edwin; Jana, Aniruddha; Krafcik, Matthew – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2018
Computational tools and methods have permeated multiple science and engineering disciplines, because they enable scientists and engineers to process large amounts of data, represent abstract phenomena, and to model and simulate complex concepts. In order to prepare future engineers with the ability to use computational tools in the context of…
Descriptors: Thermodynamics, Integrated Curriculum, Computation, Learning Modules
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Cutumisu, Maria; Adams, Cathy; Lu, Chang – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2019
Computational thinking (CT) is regarded as an essential twenty-first century competency and it is already embedded in K-12 curricula across the globe. However, research on assessing CT has lagged, with few assessments being implemented and validated. Moreover, there is a lack of systematic grouping of CT assessments. This scoping review examines…
Descriptors: Computation, Thinking Skills, 21st Century Skills, Elementary Secondary Education
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Weintrop, David; Beheshti, Elham; Horn, Michael; Orton, Kai; Jona, Kemi; Trouille, Laura; Wilensky, Uri – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2016
Science and mathematics are becoming computational endeavors. This fact is reflected in the recently released Next Generation Science Standards and the decision to include "computational thinking" as a core scientific practice. With this addition, and the increased presence of computation in mathematics and scientific contexts, a new…
Descriptors: Secondary School Mathematics, Secondary School Science, High School Students, Mathematics Education