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Relevant research that contributes to the field of education research
Through collaborations between education researchers and practitioners, the Chicago Alliance for Equity in Computer Science (CAFÉCS) has produced relevant research that both informs the work of CPS and contributes to the field of education research related to theory of computer science education, student learning and effective partnerships. This section provides an archive of CAFÉCS publications.
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Computer Science through Concurrent Enrollment: A Strategy to Broaden ParticipationMost U.S. states support college-readiness and access through dual enrollment, in which high school students enroll in college courses. |
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Feb 2020 |
The Impact of CS for All on College Placement in Computer ScienceWith the CS for All movement increasingly gaining traction nationally, students entering colleges and universities are arriving with deeper and broader CS experiences. This in turn can change students' higher education starting point. |
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Feb 2020 |
Exercises Integrating High School Mathematics with Robot Motion PlanningThis Innovative Practice Work in Progress presents progress in developing exercises for high school students incorporating level-appropriate mathematics into robotics activities. |
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Oct 2019 |
Mathematics and programming exercises for educational robot navigationThis paper points students towards ideas they can use towards developing a convenient library for robot navigation, with examples based on Botball primitives, and points educators towards mathematics and programming exercises. |
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Jul 2019 |
Research methods for reaching urban students from groups underrepresented in STEM disciplinesIn Todd Ruecker and Vanessa Svihla, editors, Navigating Challenges in Qualitative Educational Research: Research, Interrupted, chapter 3, pages 26–38. Routledge, 1st edition, 2019. |
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Jun 2019 |
Using research-practice partnerships to improve practice in Chicago Public SchoolThis paper reports initial findings from this evaluation, focusing on the second and third dimensions: (1) conducting rigorous research to inform action and (2) supporting the partner organization to achieve its goals. |
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May 2019 |
CAFÉCS computer science teaching assistant program.2019 STEM for All Video Showcase |
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May 2019 |
Integrating mathematics and educational robotics: Simple motion planningThis paper shows how students can be guided to integrate elementary mathematical analyses with motion planning for typical educational robots. |
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Apr 2019 |
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