Abstract
This paper studies the implementability of computational thinking (CT) among mathematics teachers by studying their pre-implementation practices of teaching CT. Based on survey responses (n=67), we report on analyses of what CT Danish mathematics teachers teach in their mathematicsclassroom, and with what mathematical subject areas they combine it. The study finds that more than 2/3 of the population teach CT, and that CT is taught in a wide range of mathematical subject matter areas. This is surprising since CT is not a mandatory part of the current curriculum, but could be amplified due to selection-bias. These practices are different from previous research results that have found CT relevant in relatively few mathematical content areas. This indicates a need for near future implementation strategy for CT in Danish compulsory school mathematics to address CT in a way with clear relevance for mathematics.
Original language | English |
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Publication date | 2024 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Publication status | Published - 2024 |
Event | 13th Congress of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education - Alfréd Rényi Institute of Mathematics, Budapest, Hungary Duration: 10 Jul 2023 → 14 Jul 2023 Conference number: 13 https://cerme13.renyi.hu/ |
Conference
Conference | 13th Congress of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education |
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Number | 13 |
Location | Alfréd Rényi Institute of Mathematics |
Country/Territory | Hungary |
City | Budapest |
Period | 10/07/2023 → 14/07/2023 |
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