Coding as a Literacy

Question 1

How does computational thinking teach students to solve big problems?

Accepted Answer

By breaking them down into smaller steps.

Question 2

Some believe coding is becoming a universal language, and allows students to communicate across

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the world

Question 3

How can a student know if they are understanding how to code?

Accepted Answer

By doing code while they are learning to write code

Question 4

Besides learning how to program, code teaches students:

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logic and math concepts, problem solving and fixing errors, project designs and collaboration, perseverance and taking criticism

Question 5

Getting badges and points is a great motivator for kids, but what is more important in cohorts?

Accepted Answer

social connections

Question 6

Coding is only important for future jobs and software development.

Accepted Answer

False, it can be used to make a safer world, False

Question 7

What is the most important reason for elementary school students to learn how to code?

Accepted Answer

support creative expression and build problem solving skills

Question 8

When a student is mastering a skill, what helps to make sure the information really sticks?

Accepted Answer

when they teach it to others

Question 9

How can coding be easier for students to learn?

Accepted Answer

By tying it into a real project, like making a computer game

Question 10

Computational thinking will help students in every area of life.

Accepted Answer

True

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