Kids should code: why 'computational thinking' needs to be taught in schools

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Year band(s)	1-2, 3-4, 5-6
Content type	Article or research
Format	Web page
Core and overarching concepts	Implementation (programming), Computational thinking
Australian Curriculum Digital Technologies code(s)	AC9TDI2P01 Investigate simple problems for known users that can be solved with digital systems AC9TDI2P02 Follow and describe algorithms involving a sequence of steps, branching (decisions) and iteration (repetition) AC9TDI4P01 Define problems with given design criteria and by co-creating user stories AC9TDI4P02 Follow and describe algorithms involving sequencing, comparison operators (branching) and iteration AC9TDI6P05 Implement algorithms as visual programs involving control structures, variables and input
Keywords	Computer programming, Coding, Algorithms, Decision making, Apps
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