Why Basic Coding Should Be a Mandatory Class in Junior High
This article provides a rationale to teach coding in secondary schools. The article was published June 16, 2014
Additional details
| Year band(s) | 7-8, 9-10 |
|---|---|
| Format | Web page |
| Core and overarching concepts | Implementation (programming) |
| Keywords | Algorithms, Programming, Computational Thinking |
| Organisation | Time Inc. |
| Copyright | 2016 Time Inc. May be subject to Copyright Act statutory licence. |
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