Unveiling the nexus: Computational thinking and mathematical modelling in K-12 education-a teacher-centric exploration

Aksoy B. D., Mumcu F. K., CANTÜRK GÜNHAN B.

THINKING SKILLS AND CREATIVITY, cilt.60, 2026 (SSCI, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 60
  • Basım Tarihi: 2026
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.tsc.2025.102049
  • Dergi Adı: THINKING SKILLS AND CREATIVITY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, Psycinfo
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Computational thinking, CT components, Mathematical modelling, Teacher development, CT-integrated maths education
  • Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This study explores how Computational Thinking (CT) components overlap with the phases of mathematical modelling within the context of a Teacher Development Course (TDC). The course was designed, developed, implemented, and assessed to enhance teachers' cognitive actions in integrating CT with mathematical modelling. This research study was conducted with three mathematics teachers and one computer science teacher. Data were collected through CT component worksheets and video recordings, and analysed based on Borromeo-Ferri's (2006) modelling cycle and the study's CT framework. The study's findings indicate that modelling processes enhanced teachers' CT skills, while CT components made the modelling process more structured and reflective, revealing a reciprocal relationship between modelling and CT. The study proposes an original interdisciplinary framework linking teachers' cognitive actions to CT integration, offering both theoretical and practical contributions.