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An investigation of the impact of LEGO® robotics on the learning of scientific and mathematical concepts at primary level

Maxwell, Carla Dawn ( 2013)

This study analysed the way students at grade 3 and 4 learned to manipulate the design projects that are part of lessons from the LEGO® Mindstorms Robotics Invention system. Students worked in cooperative groups of three to four members. Within the hour allocated for each lesson the participants swapped roles, being either a programmer or LEGO® designer. The students were required to utilise many skills, including design, directional language, communication and evaluation. The research methods of the study are qualitative. To find out what the students were learning the research relied on observational notes, written records and photographs. The research aimed to compile evidence of how this style of learning affected the outcomes of student’s achievement and attitudes. Students were required to analyse something that was active. They had to write observational notes to show their understanding of what was occurring and they also had to document how they changed the program to effect the robot’s movements.