PUBLICATIONS
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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An examination of the factors correlating with course failure in a high school computer science courseWe examine the factors correlating with student failure in the course and find evidence for the importance of engaging teachers in professional development. |
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Apr 2019 |
Study of access and outcomes from advanced computer science coursework in the Chicago Public Schools” poster in Structured Poster Session CS for All: An intersectional approach to unpacking equity in computer science educationThe Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has taken a unique approach to broadening participation of low-income students, students of color, and girls by establishing Computer Science (CS) as a high school graduation requirement. |
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Apr 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 |
Chicago Alliance For Equity in Computer Science (CAFECS): Cycles of improvement” poster in Special Session: A discussion of research practice partnerships in CS educationCAFÉCS builds upon a long-term partnership between Chicago Public Schools (CPS), The Learning Partnership, Depaul University, Loyola University, and the University of Illinois Chicago. |
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Mar 2019 |
An examination of the correlation of Exploring Computer Science course performance and the development of programming expertiseThis study investigated patterns in the development of computational thinking and programming expertise in the context of the Exploring Computer Science (ECS) program, a high school introductory CS course and professional development program. |
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Mar 2019 |
RPPs: Love ‘Em or Leave ‘Em?For the last three years the CS for All initiative at the National Science Foundation has had a call for research-practice partnership (RPP) projects. |
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Feb 2019 |
This is What Diversity Looks Like: Making CS Curriculum Culturally Relevant for Spanish-speaking CommunitiesExploring Computer Science (ECS) [1] spawned from the need to provide access to Computer Science to everyone in the US. |
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Feb 2019 |
Assessing the Effectiveness of Computer Science RPPs: The Case of CAFECSResearch Practice Partnerships (RPPs) are a relatively recent development as a potential strategy to address the complex challenges in computer science education. |
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Feb 2019 |
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