Development and validation of learning objects aimed at mathematical instructions based on computational thinking

Jeanne Dobgenski; Maria Elisabette Brisola Brito Prado; Angélica da Fontoura Garcia Silva

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Jeanne Dobgenski ¹ ² ^* , Maria Elisabette Brisola Brito Prado ¹ ³ , Angélica da Fontoura Garcia Silva ³

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¹ Centro Universitário Anhanguera de São Paulo, São Paulo, BRAZIL² Universidade do Minho, Braga, PORTUGAL³ Universidade Unopar Anhanguera, São Paulo, BRAZIL^* Corresponding Author

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By integrating computational thinking (CT) based mathematical reasoning with early childhood education through programming a dinosaur game in Scratch, this study aims to enhance the pedagogical skills of pre-service teachers by using learning objects (LOs). Also, explores frameworks for LOs construction to align with pedagogical goals, emphasizing the importance of students’ mathematical outcomes, understanding of CT concepts, and the process used by teacher to help pupils solve the problem. This research utilizes an assessment grid tool for evaluating digital learning resources, with findings indicating the LOs high-quality as assessed by 57 pre-service teachers. Our study indicate how it is possible to create and use LOs for the pedagogical development of teachers, focusing on teaching methodologies and the application of mathematical knowledge in CT activities.

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learning object
computational thinking
pre-service teacher training
mathematics instruction
primary education
Scratch

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INT ELECT J MATH ED, Volume 20, Issue 2, May 2025, Article No: em0812

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Dobgenski, J., Brito Prado, M. E. B., & Garcia Silva, A. D. F. (2025). Development and validation of learning objects aimed at mathematical instructions based on computational thinking. International Electronic Journal of Mathematics Education, 20(2), em0812. https://doi.org/10.29333/iejme/15816

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Dobgenski J, Brito Prado MEB, Garcia Silva ADF. Development and validation of learning objects aimed at mathematical instructions based on computational thinking. INT ELECT J MATH ED. 2025;20(2):em0812. https://doi.org/10.29333/iejme/15816

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Dobgenski J, Brito Prado MEB, Garcia Silva ADF. Development and validation of learning objects aimed at mathematical instructions based on computational thinking. INT ELECT J MATH ED. 2025;20(2), em0812. https://doi.org/10.29333/iejme/15816

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Dobgenski, Jeanne, Maria Elisabette Brisola Brito Prado, and Angélica da Fontoura Garcia Silva. "Development and validation of learning objects aimed at mathematical instructions based on computational thinking". International Electronic Journal of Mathematics Education 2025 20 no. 2 (2025): em0812. https://doi.org/10.29333/iejme/15816

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Dobgenski, J., Brito Prado, M. E. B., and Garcia Silva, A. D. F. (2025). Development and validation of learning objects aimed at mathematical instructions based on computational thinking. International Electronic Journal of Mathematics Education, 20(2), em0812. https://doi.org/10.29333/iejme/15816

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Dobgenski, Jeanne et al. "Development and validation of learning objects aimed at mathematical instructions based on computational thinking". International Electronic Journal of Mathematics Education, vol. 20, no. 2, 2025, em0812. https://doi.org/10.29333/iejme/15816