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Coding in the Curriculum: Learning Computational Practices and Concepts, Creative Problem Solving Skills, and Academic Content in Ten to Fourteen-Year-Old Children
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Donley, Kevin S. – ProQuest LLC, 2018
The fundamentals of computer science are increasingly important to consider as critical educational and occupational competencies, as evidenced by the rapid growth of computing capabilities and the proliferation of the Internet in the 21st century, combined with reimagined national education standards. Despite this technological and social…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Programming, Programming Languages, Computation
Using a Two-Stage Propensity Score Matching Strategy and Multilevel Modeling to Estimate Treatment Effects in a Multisite Observational Study
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Rickles, Jordan Harry – ProQuest LLC, 2012
In this study I present, demonstrate, and test a method that extends the Stuart and Rubin (2008) multiple control group matching strategy to a multisite setting. Three primary phases define the proposed method: (1) a design phase, in which one uses a two-stage matching strategy to construct treatment and control groups that are well balanced along…
Descriptors: Probability, Hierarchical Linear Modeling, Computation, Outcomes of Treatment
Changing Mental Representations Using Related Physical Models: The Effects of Analyzing Number Lines on Learner Internal Scale of Numerical Magnitude
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Bengtson, Barbara J. – ProQuest LLC, 2013
Understanding the linear relationship of numbers is essential for doing practical and abstract mathematics throughout education and everyday life. There is evidence that number line activities increase learners' number sense, improving the linearity of mental number line representations (Siegler & Ramani, 2009). Mental representations of…
Descriptors: Numbers, Mathematics Education, Numeracy, Cognitive Processes
The Effects of Applying Authentic Learning Strategies to Develop Computational Thinking Skills in Computer Literacy Students
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Mingo, Wendye Dianne – ProQuest LLC, 2013
This study attempts to determine if authentic learning strategies can be used to acquire knowledge of and increase motivation for computational thinking. Over 600 students enrolled in a computer literacy course participated in this study which involved completing a pretest, posttest and motivation survey. The students were divided into an…
Descriptors: Learning Strategies, Computation, Thinking Skills, Computer Literacy
Teaching Mathematics to Kindergarten Students through a Multisensory Approach
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Uzomah, Stephanie Lynn – ProQuest LLC, 2012
In 2007, only 32% of Georgia's fourth grade students were considered at or above the proficient level in mathematics. The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of the TouchMath program at one elementary school. The TouchMath program was developed based on the constructivist learning theory and includes aspects of theories from…
Descriptors: Mathematics Achievement, Comparative Analysis, Kindergarten, Control Groups
Misconceptions in Rational Numbers, Probability, Algebra, and Geometry
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Rakes, Christopher R. – ProQuest LLC, 2010
In this study, the author examined the relationship of probability misconceptions to algebra, geometry, and rational number misconceptions and investigated the potential of probability instruction as an intervention to address misconceptions in all 4 content areas. Through a review of literature, 5 fundamental concepts were identified that, if…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Fundamental Concepts, Intervention, Structural Equation Models