Examining Student Experiences in a Discrete Math/Computer Science Course (Poster 4)

• In Event: Thursday Poster Session 10:50 am
  In Poster Session: Research in Mathematics Education

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to examine students’ experiences in an alternative math course that integrates computer science content and coding skills, called Discrete Math/Computer Science (DM/CS). A qualitative survey case study was conducted to investigate the following questions:
What compels high school students to enroll in alternative math courses that integrate computer science, such as DM/CS? How might alternative math courses that integrate computer science, such as DM/CS, impact high school students’ attitudes toward math and computer science?

Authors

• Jessica Taylor Kulp, The Ohio State University

• Rick J. Voithofer, The Ohio State University