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Developing an Effective Curriculum for Early Algebra
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Maria Blanton; Angela Murphy Gardiner – Grantee Submission, 2024
Learning standards such as the "Common Core State Standards for Mathematics" [CCSSM] (NGA Center & CCSSO, 2010) advocate that we develop students' algebraic thinking "beginning in kindergarten." Such a tall order requires innovative approaches that re-imagine what teaching and learning mathematics means for the elementary…
Descriptors: Algebra, Curriculum Development, Mathematics Education, Elementary Education
Producing Graduates That Industry Needs: Exploring the Views of Employers, Administrators, Faculty, and Students on Foundational Skills at Community College STEM Programs
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Runcie C. W. Chidebe; Phyllis A. Cummins; Rita Karam; Jenna Kramer; Donnette Narine; Takashi Yamashita – Grantee Submission, 2025
This qualitative study explored the views of community college employers, faculty, administrators, and students on the importance of foundational skills, including literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving skills, in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs of study. Participants (N=50) were recruited, semi-structured interviews…
Descriptors: STEM Careers, STEM Education, Employer Attitudes, School Business Relationship
Impact Study of the Coding as Another Language Curriculum: Study B
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Zhanxia Yang; Patricia Moore Shaffer; Courtney Hagan; Parastu Dubash; Marina Bers – Grantee Submission, 2023
The aim of this study was to explore how the Coding as Another Language using ScratchJr (CAL-ScratchJr) curriculum, developed by Boston College's DevTech Research Group utilizing the ScratchJr app, impacted second grade students' computational thinking, coding skills, and reading comprehension. To accomplish this, the research team randomly…
Descriptors: Coding, Programming Languages, Computer Science Education, School Districts
Spatial Development Program for Middle School: Teacher Perceptions of Effectiveness
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Power, Jason Richard; Sorby, Sheryl A. – Grantee Submission, 2020
International comparisons suggest that middle school American students compare poorly to their international peers in tasks that require spatial skills. This deficiency in spatial skills is more prominent in females and has been linked to a lack of developmental activities influenced by gender norms. These deficiencies are especially concerning as…
Descriptors: Spatial Ability, Skill Development, Middle School Students, Curriculum Development
Impact Study of the Coding as Another Language Curriculum
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Zhanxia Yang; Patricia Moore Shaffer; Courtney Hagan; Parastu Dubash; Marina Bers – Grantee Submission, 2023
The aim of this study was to explore how the Coding as Another Language (CAL) curriculum, developed by Boston College's DevTech Research Group and utilizing the ScratchJr app, impacted students' computational thinking, coding skills, and reading comprehension. To accomplish this, the research team randomly assigned thirteen schools in a…
Descriptors: Coding, Second Language Learning, Curriculum Development, Programming Languages
Project Citizen Research Program: 2024 Report
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Diana Owen – Grantee Submission, 2024
The Project Citizen Research Program (PCRP) was a three-year research initiative that evaluated the effectiveness of the Center's Project Citizen teacher professional development (PD) program and curriculum intervention for middle and high school students. The program took place over three academic years that were impacted by the COVID-19…
Descriptors: Faculty Development, Curriculum Development, Middle School Students, High School Students