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Title:
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STUDENTS ENGAGING IN MATHEMATICAL
PROBLEM-SOLVING THROUGH COMPUTATIONAL
THINKING AND PROGRAMMING ACTIVITIES:
A SYNTHESIS OF TWO OPPOSITE EXPERIENCES |
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Author(s):
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Said Hadjerrouit and Nils Kristian Hansen |
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ISBN:
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978-989-8704-22-1 |
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Editors:
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Demetrios G. Sampson, Dirk Ifenthaler and Pedro Isaías |
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Year:
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2020 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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Algorithm, Computational Thinking (CT), Matlab, Mathematical Problem-Solving, Programming, Usability |
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Type:
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Full |
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First Page:
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91 |
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Last Page:
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98 |
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Language:
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English |
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Cover:
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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This paper aims at exploring students' experiences when engaging in mathematical problem-solving through computational
thinking and programming by a combination of theoretically derived insights and task-based activities. The main method
used is a semi-structured interview with two undergraduate students who were presented with a mathematical task to solve
while responding to questions about the mathematical solving process. The results reveal two students' opposite
experiences. While one struggled to get acquainted with the task and the associated programming activity, the other was
able to handle and solve the task using computational thinking (CT) and programming skills very easily. Conclusions are
drawn from the students' experiences to promote mathematical problem-solving through computational thinking and
programming in mathematics education at the undergraduate level. |
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