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Defining Computational Thinking for Mathematics and Science Classrooms

David Weintrop, Elham Beheshti, Michael S. Horn, Kai Orton, K. Jona, L. Trouille, U. Wilensky

2016.2.1Journal of Science Education and Technology

DOI: 10.1007/s10956-015-9581-5

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This paper proposes a definition of computational thinking for mathematics and science in the form of a taxonomy consisting of four main categories: data practices, modeling and simulation practices, computational problem solving practices, and systems thinking practices.

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WEINTROP, David, et al. Defining computational thinking for mathematics and science classrooms. Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2016, 25: 127–147.