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Víctor H Castañeda-Miranda1, Luis F Luque-Vega2, Emmanuel Lopez-Neri2

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This study introduces a new Two-Dimensional Cartesian Coordinate System Educational Toolkit (2D-CACSET) for STEM education. The toolkit uses real-time location systems to help students develop spatial thinking and understand coordinate systems.

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Area of Science:

  • Engineering Education
  • Mechatronics
  • Spatial Thinking

Background:

  • Modern technology enhances STEM education through hands-on experiences.
  • Existing robotic kits often require prerequisite knowledge not suitable for all students.
  • The Cartesian Coordinate System (CCS) is fundamental in engineering for graphing, data analysis, and control applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and implement a novel Two-Dimensional Cartesian Coordinate System Educational Toolkit (2D-CACSET).
  • To teach two-dimensional representations as a foundation for spatial thinking in engineering students.
  • To provide a hands-on learning tool that bridges concrete, graphic, and abstract levels of understanding.

Main Methods:

  • Development of the 2D-CACSET utilizing Ultra-Wide Band (UWB) real-time location systems.
  • The toolkit includes a workbench, UWB Anchors (X+, X-, Y+, Y-), Tags for points, a listener, and a Graphical User Interface (GUI).
  • Integration with the Educational Mechatronics Conceptual Framework (EMCF) for knowledge construction.
  • Design of three instructional modules focusing on coordinate axes, quadrants, and point representation in the CCS.

Main Results:

  • The 2D-CACSET effectively demonstrates two-dimensional representations using UWB technology.
  • The toolkit facilitates learning about coordinate axes, quadrants, and point plotting.
  • The EMCF framework supports progressive learning from concrete to abstract understanding of the CCS.

Conclusions:

  • The 2D-CACSET is an innovative tool for teaching the Cartesian Coordinate System in engineering education.
  • This toolkit enhances spatial thinking and provides practical application of CCS concepts.
  • The integration of UWB technology and the EMCF framework offers a robust educational solution for foundational engineering principles.