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Patrony: A mobile application for pattern recognition learning.

María Lucia Barrón-Estrada1, Ramón Zatarain-Cabada1, Jorge Abraham Romero-Polo1

  • 1Tecnológico Nacional de México, Instituto Tecnlógico de Culiacán, Juan de Dios Bátiz 310 Pte.,col. Guadalupe, C.P. 80220, Culiacán, Sinaloa Mexico.

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The mobile application Patrony effectively teaches pattern recognition, a key skill in Computational Thinking. Students using Patrony showed significantly greater learning gains compared to traditional classroom methods.

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Computational thinkingLearning environmentsMobile learningPattern recognition

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Area of Science:

  • Educational Technology
  • Computer Science Education
  • Cognitive Science

Background:

  • Pattern recognition is a core component of Computational Thinking (CT).
  • Developing CT skills is crucial for problem-solving in increasingly complex scenarios.
  • Existing educational tools for CT, particularly in Mexico, may be limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce Patrony, a mobile application designed to enhance pattern recognition skills.
  • To promote the learning of Computational Thinking, specifically pattern recognition, in Mexican elementary education.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a mobile application as a learning tool for CT.

Main Methods:

  • A quasi-experimental study involving 43 elementary school students in Mexico.
  • Participants were divided into a control group (traditional teaching) and an experimental group (using the Patrony app).
  • Pre- and post-tests were administered to assess learning gains in pattern recognition.

Main Results:

  • The experimental group using the Patrony app demonstrated significantly higher post-test scores (M=6.50) compared to pre-test scores (M=4.94).
  • A significant difference in learning gain was observed between the experimental group and the control group.
  • The study indicates a positive impact of the mobile application on student learning outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • The Patrony mobile application is an effective tool for teaching pattern recognition and fostering Computational Thinking skills.
  • Mobile applications can serve as valuable and effective learning instruments for various Mathematics topics in both public and private Mexican schools.
  • This research supports the integration of technology in education to enhance CT competencies.