USAGE OF VISUAL PROGRAMMING FOR DEVELOPMENT OF MATHEMATICAL SKILLS OF STUDENTS

Abstract

The paper considers modern approaches to mathematical education, programming, which are used during the organization of the educational process in educational institutions. One of the directions for improving the quality of mathematical education is the use of new approaches and teaching methods, which are implemented in close interaction with the latest computer technologies. Modern rapid development of programming languages and online environments gives teachers a unique opportunity to expand their arsenal of methods, forms and means of teaching, used in pedagogy. Visualization of the learning process, the usage of game methods contributes to the development of competency skills of students, both schoolchildren and students. Visual programming languages is one of the special training courses for computer and mathematic specialists. The students get acquainted with visual programming in the school course of computer science starting from primary school. The paper considers the special aspects of usage of visual programming in performing creative tasks aimed at the development of mathematical skills by students of these specialities. The researches of many authors on modern visualization of programming, creation of small visual games that interest students, develop their skills, in particular, mathematical, are analyzed. Attention is paid to the innovative educational technologies. Possibilities of using “Turtle” in Google Blockly and creation of a logical computer game “Labyrinth” in Scratch that allow organizing cooperation during the learning process, to make it interesting are considered. The tools for creating and using of graphic objects are offered. Some algorithms are given; examples of their application for any stage of the educational process are prepared. The main advantages of using the described environments are demonstrated. The results of the study show that Internet resources and modern information technologies significantly expand the potential of educational material, contribute to the development of student motivation and differentiation of methods, forms and means of learning, taking into account the individual characteristics of students.