Abstract
This research brief is a review of literature on integrating Turtle Graphics and engineering design to enhance students' problem-solving and critical thinking through prototyping. Integrating Turtle Graphics with digital and physical prototyping engages students in the engineering design process, helping them bridge abstract mathematical concepts with real-world applications. By combining programming and engineering design, Turtle Graphics supports complex tasks like visualization and design modeling, which improves students’ critical thinking, design thinking, and problem-solving skills. Through iterative testing and refinement, students gain practical insights into engineering concepts such as modeling and creating prototypes.
Document Type
Brief
DOI
10.5703/1288284317826
Recommended Citation
Erskine, Abigail, "Integrating Turtle Graphics and Engineering Design: Enhancing Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking through Digital and Physical Prototyping" (2025). Indiana STEM Education Conference. 18.
https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/instemed/2025/briefs/18
Integrating Turtle Graphics and Engineering Design: Enhancing Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking through Digital and Physical Prototyping
This research brief is a review of literature on integrating Turtle Graphics and engineering design to enhance students' problem-solving and critical thinking through prototyping. Integrating Turtle Graphics with digital and physical prototyping engages students in the engineering design process, helping them bridge abstract mathematical concepts with real-world applications. By combining programming and engineering design, Turtle Graphics supports complex tasks like visualization and design modeling, which improves students’ critical thinking, design thinking, and problem-solving skills. Through iterative testing and refinement, students gain practical insights into engineering concepts such as modeling and creating prototypes.