Math CS STEAM Robots
The Most Engaging K-12 Curriculum
Barobo develops educational robotics and curriculum to
help K-12 students excel in math, computer science, and STEAM
The Barobo program fosters hands-on learning based on real-life problems and supports learning in multiple contexts, including classroom, remediation, intervention, supplemental, enrichment, acceleration, and expanded learning. Check out an overview of the curriculum and our reconfigurable modular Linkbot™ robots.
RoboBlocky Math™
Barobo's innovative RoboBlocky Math curriculum is specifically designed for both classroom and expanded learning of K-12 math with coding, using virtual and optional hardware robots.
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Helps students gain math literacy and make meaningful connections between abstract concepts and real-life applications
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Can be used as either first instruction or supplementary instruction aligned with math standards and popular math textbooks, getting started at any grade level from Kindergarten to 12th grade
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Has been proven to significantly increase math performance and college readiness for both at-promise and gifted students. For example, a year-over-year increase in students meeting or exceeding state standards from 16% to 71%, a 344% increase.
3rd Grade Math Passing Rate
Computer Science with Robotics
Barobo's Computer Science with Robotics curriculum introduces K-12 students to the fundamentals of computer science and programming by using hands-on interactive lessons and activities with virtual and hardware robots.
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Teaches computational thinking skills appropriate to students' grade level and encourages collaborative learning and teamwork
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Offers a low floor for beginners and a high ceiling for advanced students, providing a smooth transition from drag-and-drop block-based coding to text-based programming
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Culminates in College Board-endorsed course for AP Computer Science Principles with Robotics
Engineering Design with Robotics
Barobo's Engineering Design with Robotics curriculum provides a wide variety of engineering design and project ideas for students to use Linkbot robots and accessories to solve real-world problems.
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Can be used as part of science, engineering, and robotics courses for grades K to 12
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Covers the Engineering Design standards of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
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Includes the building and control of omnidirectional OmniBot robots and an introduction to physical computing using Arduino boards and sensor-based robotics
Robotics & Robotics-Math Programs for Expanded Learning
The Robotics and Robotics-Math Programs for Expanded Learning are designed for our partners to host locally for afterschool and summer programs.
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Provides level-appropriate lessons and activities organized into grade bands: TK-K, 1-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12
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In the Robotics programs the participants build robotic machines and learn coding, engineering, science, art, and music via robotics
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Robotics-Math programs focus on empowering K-12 students for accelerated and deeper learning of math through programming and robotics projects and the solution of real-world problems using math concepts appropriate to their level
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Emphasizes teamwork and communication skills at all levels
RoboPlay Competitions!
The RoboPlay Challenge Competition is a level playing field robotics competition using Barobo Linkbots for students in grades 1-12.
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Designed for students to showcase their real-world robotics and math problem solving skills in a competitive environment
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Simulates real-world problems, such as space exploration, search and rescue operation, and manufacturing and automation
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Level playing field: The competition arena and specific challenges are unknown by participants until the day of competition
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Five divisions for different grade bands: Grades 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, and 9-12.
Professional Development
Barobo and the UC Davis C-STEM Center provide professional development sessions for teachers and administrators at school districts that choose to use the RoboBlocky Math, CS with Robotics, Engineering Design with Robotics, and/or Afterschool and Summer Robotics & Robotics-Math curricula. Sessions can be arranged to fit a district's needs and schedule, and follow-up sessions can be arranged as well. The sessions cover:
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The use and features of the RoboBlocky integrated learning environment and its K-12 curricula
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Working with both virtual and hardware robots
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The RoboBlocky Learning Management System, pedagogical principles and strategies, and much more
Success Stories and Testimonials
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"Improving math instruction for student success is the most challenging task in K-12 education. Using the RoboBlocky Math program, assessment results show approximately 13% higher scores for students in the RoboBlocky Math courses versus general math courses. Most importantly, more students are demonstrating resilience and persistence in their math progression than ever before, which to us, is an immeasurable outcome." Dr. Kenneth Wagner, Assistant Superintendent, Redlands Unified School District, California
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“RoboBlocky is awesome! Bringing programming to life with the Linkbot! The instructor was excellent! Really made the content interesting. The materials and online curriculum are fantastic. Excellent workshop. So glad I attended.” Margaret Willett, 9th-12th grade CS/coding teacher, Houston, Texas
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"Thank you, super informative and easy to follow for someone who has never used programming." Courtney Hesse, 4th grade teacher, Walnut Creek, California
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"Wow, this workshop is great and I have a lot of ideas for classroom application in my school. This includes tech classes, math, and 'exploration' classes." Donna Chastang, 8th grade technology teacher, Indianapolis, Indiana
37 percentage point increase in 3rd Grade students meeting or exceeding state math standards in a school using the RoboBlocky Math curriculum (Orange USD)
