PME-NA

First-grade students' emerging understanding about equation during mathematics-coding integrated lessons

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Description

This study explores the learning opportunities that mathematics-coding integrated lessons provide to first-grade students using coding robot toys and number lines. Through qualitative analysis of students’ understanding about mathematical equations, we identify diverse ways they use equations to represent robot movements. Findings suggest that while students correctly used equations when the robot followed the shortest path, they focused on absolute movement rather than incorporating numbers from the number line when the robot took alternative paths. This preliminary analysis highlights the potential of mathematics-coding integration to foster unique mathematical learning opportunities for young children.

Authors

• Boram Lee, Utah State University

• Camille Lund, Utah State University

• Jessica Shumway, Utah State University

• Jody Clarke-Midura, Utah State University

• Deborah Silvis, SUNY Cortland

• Anahita Ashineh, Utah State University