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Yeah, but above all it should be fun at that age. It shouldn't be a chore that 90% of the students abhor like math. Students should learn basic concepts, but the primary focus should be to inspire a genuine interest in learning about computers and programming.

Some educators take this too far and make kids feel like they're getting a watered-down version. It's a fine line between math-style instruction and gamified block coding.




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