Peculiarities of preparing schoolchildren for VEX IQ Challenge robotic competitions

2020 ◽  
pp. 16-23
Author(s):  
A. M. Kostyuk
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School Students ◽  
Robot Control ◽  
Main Stage ◽  
Educational Robotics ◽  
School Students ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Engineering Mathematics ◽  
Two Stages ◽  
Work Done ◽  
And Robotics

Educational robotics can be considered as one of the areas of the STEM educational system (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), since in the classes on robotics, students develop knowledge not only in informatics, but also in physics, chemistry, mathematics, technology. One of the important areas of work with schoolchildren in the field of robotics is their participation in robotics competitions and the corresponding preparation of students for these competitions. The article discusses the experience of using the VEX IQ in robotics classes with elementary school students and the peculiarities of preparing students for the All-Russian VEX IQ Challenge robotics competitions. The importance of dividing the preparation for the competition into two stages — preliminary and main — is justified. The preliminary stage includes the study of the basics of design, programming, mechanics and robotics, the design of robots according to ready-made instructions, and participation in VEX IQ Challenge training competitions. The main stage includes the design of a competition robot, its construction, programming, modeling, robot control, further participation in the All-Russian VEX IQ Challenge competitions and analysis of the work done.

scholarly journals STEM-aspiraties en studiekeuze in het secundair onderwijs in Vlaanderen: de intersectie van gender en etniciteit

2021 ◽  
pp. 117-140
Author(s):  
Lore Van Praag ◽  
Roslyn Arlin Mickelson ◽  
Peter A.J. Stevens ◽  
Mieke Van Houtte
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Ethnic Minority ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Stem Careers ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
School Students ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Engineering Mathematics ◽  
Lower Status ◽  
Stem Career

This article explores why some Flemish secondary school students’ study choices are content-wise not in line with their career aspirations and, to some extent, follow gender and ethnic patterns. We use 83 semi-structured interviews, conducted with students in academic and technical tracks in three Flemish secondary schools. Compared to female pupils, male pupils are more likely to enrol in lower status tracks whose curricular substance prepares them for a STEM career (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). Ethnic majority female pupils seem to adjust their study choices better to their aspirations, or the other way round. However, especially when changing track or field of study, ethnic majority female pupils are more likely to adapt their aspirations consistent with gender norms. While ethnic minority female pupils are more likely than ethnic majority female pupils to have STEM aspirations, their goals do not always seem to correspond with the study choices they have made. Additionally, perceived discrimination and family aspirations further impact both study choices and aspirations of ethnic minority pupils. Gendered study recommendations and choices, favouring male pupils in STEM careers, especially make that female pupils make study choices that are in terms of curriculum not always in line with their aspirations.

scholarly journals Penerapan Pembelajaran STEAM untuk Mengembangkan Kreativitas Siswa Sekolah Dasar di Daerah Terluar Terdepan Tertinggal Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-100
Author(s):  
Eva Luthfi Fakhru Ahsani ◽  
Yva Alfiana Nurhaliza
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Elementary School Students ◽  
Elementary School Children ◽  
Fourth Graders ◽  
Field Research ◽  
School Students ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Loose Parts

The purpose of this research is to apply STEAM learning to develop the creativity level of Elementary School Students in the Outermost Disadvantaged Regions of Indonesia. The application of loose parts in STEAM learning is considered capable of developing the creativity of elementary school children. This type of research includes field research with qualitative descriptive methods. The subjects of this study were the fourth graders of SD Inpres Oeteta, Sulamu District, Kupang Regency, East Nusa Tenggara. Methods of data collection using interview techniques, observation, and documentation. The result of this research is that STEAM learning can develop students' skills in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematical. using materials available in the environment. In addition, STEAM learning is able to make children have creativity in ways of thinking, solving problems and being able to think scientifically.

scholarly journals Ten years of Educational Robotics in a Primary School

2021 ◽  
pp. 283-289
Author(s):  
Mariantonietta Valzano ◽  
Cinzia Vergine ◽  
Lorenzo Cesaretti ◽  
Laura Screpanti ◽  
David Scaradozzi
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Educational Robotics ◽  
Learning Abilities ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Strong Motivation ◽  
The Subject ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Teaching Problem ◽  
And Robotics ◽  
Complete Program

AbstractMany researchers and teachers agree that the inclusion of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in early education provides strong motivation and greatly improves the speed of learning. Most primary school curricula include a number of concepts that cover science and mathematics, but less effort is placed in teaching problem-solving, computer science, technology and robotics. The use of robotic systems and the introduction of robotics as a curriculum subject educates children in the basics of technology, and gives them additional human and organizational values. This paper presents a new program introduced in an Italian primary school, thanks to a collaboration with National Instruments and Università Politecnica delle Marche. Specifically, the project’s curricular aim was to improve logic, creativity, and the ability to focus, all of which are lacking in today’s generation of students. The subject of robotics will be part of the primary school’s curriculum for all five years. The program has delivered training to the teachers, and a complete program in which children have demonstrated great learning abilities, not only in technology, but also in collaboration and teamwork.

Development and Application of Art Based STEAM Education Program Using Educational Robot

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 46-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jin-Ok Kim ◽  
Jinsoo Kim
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School Students ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Educational Program ◽  
School Students ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Steam Education ◽  
Educational Robot ◽  
Comprehensive Manner ◽  
And Mathematics

This article aims at developing an art-based STEAM educational program that would help elementary school students to develop their abilities to solve scientific problems and artistic sensibilities by using an educational robot. In addition, this article investigates whether the program could be applied in the field. In order to achieve the purpose of this article, ‘mobile' and ‘abstraction' were selected as the subjects of the activities and the STEAM educational program which allowed students to learn knowledge regarding science, technology and mathematics in a comprehensive manner through the course in order to experience and create works of art. Also, the level of satisfaction and effectiveness were confirmed by applying the program to the class targeting students in the 4th and 6th grades.

scholarly journals Integrasi Pendekatan STEM (Science, Technology, Enggeenering and Mathematic) Untuk Peningkatan Keterampilan Berpikir Kritis Siswa Sekolah Dasar

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-22
Author(s):  
Elisabeth Irma Novianti Davidi ◽  
Eliterius Sennen ◽  
Kanisius Supardi
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Education Reform ◽  
Elementary School Students ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Control Group ◽  
School Students ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Significant Difference

Improving the quality of education in Indonesia can be developed through the implementation of education reform. One form of educational reform can be done by using a learning approach that can assist teachers in producing experts using the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) approach. The initial findings revealed only about 47.8% of elementary school students in Wae Ri'i sub-district (grade V) who still had not achieved satisfactory scientific and mathematical scores according to the minimum passing grade. This study aims to see the effectiveness of the STEM approach in improving the critical thinking skills of elementary school students in Wae Ri'i District. The research method used is an experimental design with Non Equivalent Control Group Design. The research subjects were elementary school students in five (5) elementary schools in Wae Ri'i District. The results shows the sig (2-tailed) value of Equal variances is assumed to be 0.000 <0, 05. Therefore, Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted, which means that there is a significant difference in critical thinking skills after students used the STEM-PBL approach, compared to innovative K13 approach. The average scores of the control class critical thinking skills for the pre-test and post-test were 38 and 79.5. The fixed coefficient is 0.676 and is significant at 0.000. This means that the correlation is positive. Therefore, learning with STEM approach is proven to be effective in improving the critical thinking skills of elementary school students in Wae Ri'i sub-district.

scholarly journals “This is the biggest place where you can express your imagination”: Information practices of middle school students at a school library makerspace

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaofeng Li ◽  
Ross J. Todd
Keyword(s):  
Informal Learning ◽  
School Library ◽  
Approaches To Learning ◽  
School Students ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Information Practices ◽  
Engineering Mathematics ◽  
Initial Interviews ◽  
Informal Learning Environment

This study aims to understand what brought a group of middle students to their school library makerspace, their questions, information practices, and barriers in their participation. Informed by Dervin’s sense-making verbing approach and sociocultural approaches to learning, qualitative data were collected through initial interviews, surveys, follow-up interviews, and weekly field observations over six months. The findings show that the school library makerspace was a social and informal learning environment for the students to have fun, be creative and develop skills in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and arts. Their information practices ranged from tinkering with materials and technologies, and getting help from interpersonal resources. This study highlights the information practices at the library makerspace were social in nature, embodied through materials and tools, and embedded in the formal educational system; this study also sheds light on the affordances and constraints of the materials and computers in the students’ activities at makerspace.

Using Weather to Teach Graphing

2014 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 249-253
Author(s):  
Mi Yeon Lee
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Elementary School Students ◽  
Stem Education ◽  
Student Interest ◽  
School Students ◽  
Technology Knowledge ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Wind Vane

This multipurpose activity can be used in STEM education with elementary school students to reinforce scientific concepts of such weather components as temperature, precipitation, clouds, and wind by integrating manipulation of online apps (technology), knowledge of graphing and data analysis (mathematics), and creation of a wind vane (engineering). iSTEM: Integrating Science Technology Engineering in the Mathematics authors share ideas and activities that stimulate student interest in the integrated fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in K—grade 6 classrooms.

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