Elementary Students Designing Math Learning Slideshows with NoCode NoCost Programming Tools

Authors

Sharon Edwards, University of Massachusetts AmherstFollow
Robert W. Maloy, University of Massachusetts AmherstFollow
Sai Gattupalli, University of Massachusetts AmherstFollow

Publication Date

2023

Comments

2023 MassCUE Conference, on October 18 in Foxborough, MA.

Abstract

Introducing Usable Math

• Free & Accessible: An OER platform tailored for elementary kids, educators, caregivers and families.
• Interactive Problem Solving: Engages students in grades 3-6 in math problem solving and design thinking.
• Four Virtual Coaches: Estella Explainer, Chef Math Bear, How-to-Hound & Visual Vicuna offer diverse problem-solving strategies through words, images, animations, and more.
• Encouragement & Motivation: After every problem a feedback slide builds children’s learning and confidence while fostering curiosity about maths.
• Multiple Modes of Learning: 17 modules explore essential math concepts and 3 new modules integrate storytelling, history, and science learning.

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