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Computational Thinking: Maths Workshop with Rob Proffitt-White

By Anonymous


Rob shared the beginnings of a Computational Thinking Progression Framework on how we can track computational thinking in our students. 

He also explained a number of simple ways we can help our students be confident with computational thinking, including: 
  • Estimation: provide for LOTS of opportunities for this. Ask children to do this BEFORE they try to solve a problem.
  • Year 0-2: provide 3 numbers for addition problems so you can identify what strategies they are using and scaffold their sharing of these. 
  • Number talks: these are 5-10 minute problems which everyone attempts to solve. Sharing allows all students to compare, contrast and justify their answers, and learn more in the process. 
  • When running a shared problem, walk and notice students' different answers. Once the solution time is up, say, "I saw lots of answers including 2, 5, 3 etc (relevant to the problem), did anyone get a different answer." This moves students away from their focus on "getting the right answer" and re-focus on sharing and listening to each others' understandings. 
  • Move and prove is another great teacher tool. Set a problem, and provide four answers in different corners of the room. Ask students go the one they think is correct.
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