@inproceedings{afddcb9ee56448d7ae501168d8d370e9,
title = "Early mathematics learning through exploration with programmable toys",
abstract = "New technological toys, such as simple robotics, allow young children to engage with complex mathematical processes from an early age. This paper describes pilot data of two case study children, aged Jive and eight years, exploring a Bee-bot programmable toy. The dynamic capabilities of this tool enabled the children to engage in transformational geometry, iteration of the toy as a unit measure and semiotic processing. The children demonstrated development of problem-solving strategies and relational thinking to plan, program and manipulate the toy through a complex pathway. Their use of kinaesthetic motion mimicked their mathematical thinking and the process of programming the toy provided unique opportunities for action and reflection.",
author = "Kate Highfield and Joanne Mulligan and John Hedberg",
year = "2008",
language = "English",
isbn = "9786079501327",
series = "PME Conference Proceedings",
publisher = "Cinvestav-UMSNH",
pages = "169--176",
editor = "Olimpia Figueras and Cortina, {Jose Luis} and Silvia Alatorre and Teresa Rojano and Armando Sepulveda",
booktitle = "Proceedings Of The Joint Meeting Of Pme 32 And Pme-Na Xxx, Vol 3",
note = "Joint Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (32nd : 2008) and the North American Chapter of the Psychology of Mathematics Education (30th : 2008) ; Conference date: 17-07-2008 Through 21-07-2008",
}