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Puzzle-Based vs UMC Approaches for Learning Iteration in Grade 3

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study investigates how third-grade Italian students (aged 8) learn definite (‘repeat n times’) iteration, using either a puzzle-based or Use-Modify-Create (UMC) instructional approach, both delivered on the Code.org Studio platform. Data for a quasi-experimental study (93 teachers, 1434 students), with pre- and post-intervention assessments, and a learning intervention of 4 one-hour lessons, directly delivered by teachers.

Source: Open Science Framework

DOI: 10.17605/osf.io/gc4zr

Authors: Melideo, Giovanna, Forlizzi, Luca, Fronza, Ilenia, LODI, MICHAEL, Nardelli, Enrico, Vardanega, Tullio, Capecchi, Sara, Rossano, Veronica, Monga, Mattia, Lonati, Violetta

Language: English

Topic: Teaching and Learning Programming

Subfield: Computer Science Applications

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7076763105

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