Integrating math, programming and robots is a central focus of the UC Davis C-STEM program. Yesterday EdSource published Professor Cheng’s commentary on how teaching math with computer programming can help narrow the achievement gap.

Algebra is often a key stumbling block for students, with research showing that nearly half of California students repeated Algebra I under the old state math standards. Schools using the C-STEM curriculum in their classroom teaching have shown great promise in closing the math achievement gap for schools with a large percentage of underrepresented groups. Cheng commented: “We are now at a tipping point where we have the tools and opportunity to enable all of California’s schools to integrate computer science into their math and science curriculums.”

If you are interested in learning more about the C-STEM approach, you should consider participating in C-STEM Day, a K-14 student competition with curriculum-based RoboPlay Challenge and Video Competitions. This year C-STEM Day will be held on Saturday, May 21st at UC Davis & in Orange County, California.

Volunteers Needed and Appreciated!

Do you want to help inspire the next generation of students?  Professor Cheng asks you to come help out during the RoboPlay Competition!  Volunteers are needed to judge the RoboPlay Video Competition (~1 hour virtual participation May 9-15th) and the RoboPlay Challenge Competition (participation on May 21st in Davis or Irvine).  If you are interested in volunteering, please Click Here to fill out the 2016 Volunteer Form.