Integrating Mathematics and Computer Science Using Squeak Etoys -- Innovative Teaching Practices, Proceedings of the First International Symposium of The Mathematics Education for the Future Project, The Queen’s College, Oxford University, August 14-18, 2023.
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To innovate means to make changes or do something in a new way (Merriam-Webster, 2023). As a follow up to our Cambridge workshop, we will share howa technology tool, Squeak Etoys, can be used to engage primary students (ages 8-10 years old) in discovering the relationship between a fractional amount and angle measure using a circle model. Innovation in education involves creativity, adaptability, and accessibility (Kaltura, 2023). Squeak Etoys is a dynamic, accessible tool that allows students to develop computer models of various topics. When teachers integrate computer science within mathematics instruction, all students have access to computer science topics and are able to make connections, which leads to deeper understanding. In this paper, we describe a problem-based lesson and engage participants in the development of a Squeak Etoys computer model.
