3b. Curricula: Mathematical approaches to CS

Week 6 (July 12)

We will discuss Beauty and Joy of Computing, Bootstrap: Algebra, and, for old time's sake, The Little Schemer. Media: Processing.

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Readings

• Bootstrap:Algebra
  • Watch the introductory video
  • Choose one lesson from the lesson table. Read the lesson plan and be ready to share your thoughts.
• Beauty and Joy of Computing
  • Read the introduction to the teacher guide. We will discuss this pedagogical approach.
• Processing
  • Watch the first video of the Coding Train

• Infrastructure for K12 Computing Education
• Assignments
• Department-Wide Policies
• Schedule
• 1a. Course overview
• 1b. Media: Scratch
• 2a. Standards: NY CS&DF
• 2b. Standards: K-12 CS Framework
• 3a. Curricula: Exploring Computer Science
• 3b. Curricula: Mathematical approaches to CS
• 4a. Curricula: AP CS Principles
• 4b. Curricula: AP CS A
• 5a. Implementation: Scope and sequence
• 5b. Implementation: Interdisciplinary CS integration
• 6a. Implementation: State support and professional development
• 6b. Implementation: Design of a UB-BPS high school focused on computing
• Syllabus