Abstract
This paper describes the mathematical engagement of 31 children, aged three to seven years as they participated in a twelve-week program using simple robotics. The study examined the children's mathematical learning and play in two contexts: a prior-to-school setting and Grade One in a primary school. Data collated from video taped experiences, semi-structured interviews and children's representations highlighted the rich mathematics learning in number, space and measurement. Children engaged in a cycle of programming the robotic toys that promoted reflective problem solving.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | International Symposium on Elementary Mathematics Teaching |
| Subtitle of host publication | proceedings : tasks and tools in elementary mathematics |
| Editors | Jarmila Novotna, Hana Moraova |
| Place of Publication | Prague |
| Publisher | Charles University, Faculty of Education |
| Pages | 122-130 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9788072906376 |
| Publication status | Published - 2013 |
| Event | International Symposium on Elementary Mathematics Teaching - Prague Duration: 18 Aug 2013 → 23 Aug 2013 |
Conference
| Conference | International Symposium on Elementary Mathematics Teaching |
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| City | Prague |
| Period | 18/08/13 → 23/08/13 |
Keywords
- simple robotics
- young children
- problem-solving
- representation
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Highfield, K. (2013). Playing with simple robotics: a tool for mathematics learning in the early years. In J. Novotna, & H. Moraova (Eds.), International Symposium on Elementary Mathematics Teaching: proceedings : tasks and tools in elementary mathematics (pp. 122-130). Prague: Charles University, Faculty of Education.