ERIC Number: EJ1414552
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 17
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Developing Proportional Reasoning via LEGO Robotics: Experiences of a 7th Grade Mathematics Class
Shelli L. Casler-Failing; Leah C. Swann
Middle Grades Review, v9 n3 Article 5 2023
A qualitatively oriented mixed methods case study was conducted to investigate the effects of incorporating LEGO robotics into a 7th-grade mathematics curriculum. Using the lenses of Social Constructivist Theory and the Five Stages of Technology Integration, this research focused on the development of proportional reasoning skills. The data show students experienced success in developing their proportional reasoning skills as they completed tasks using the robotics. The quantitative data shows evidence of growth in understanding and development of proportional reasoning. The qualitative analysis provides evidence that students developed their understanding through collaborative discussions as they worked through the different technology stages. Overall, students enjoyed the opportunity to learn with the robotics because it was hands-on and applicable to their lives.
Descriptors: Robotics, Logical Thinking, Elementary School Mathematics, Grade 7, Technology Integration, Cognitive Development, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Teaching Methods, Christianity, Religious Schools, Rural Areas, Pretests Posttests, STEM Education, Experiential Learning
University of Vermont - Middle Grades Review. Waterman Hall, Burlington, VT 05405. Web site: http://scholarworks.uvm.edu/mgreview
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Elementary Education; Grade 7; Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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