How can coding improve school performance?

Usually, when we talk about coding, the technical benefits are the first to be discussed, but coding can teach children skills that they can use their entire lives. Teaching coding to children at an early age builds confidence, patience, and focus, which in turn improves their ability to solve problems and think critically. In short, coding can advance all the skills children need for academic success. 

Let’s dive deeper into some of the benefits of coding. 

Enhanced cognitive skills

Coding teaches students to think critically and logically about problems, to generate solutions. It helps students to solve problems systematically by following the complete life cycle of identifying the problem, designing the solution, addressing the issue, and so on. Moreover, coding accelerates the ability to follow instructions, work according to plan, and identify milestones to achieve the goal. 

Practical understanding of subjects

Coding helps children to understand abstract concepts within different disciplines, whether tech-related or not. Many coding languages allow students to understand mathematical concepts, as most modern coding languages are based on mathematics and statistics. Coding not only boosts learning abilities for computer and math-based subjects but also enhances understanding of social studies, fine arts, and other subjects by improving cognitive development and attention to detail.

Advancement of personal and professional skills

A study by NASA has shown that 98% of 5-year-olds fall within the "Genius Category of Imagination", and this percentage declines with age. The reason behind this is "academic training". Education may enable children to get good jobs or get into renowned universities, but simultaneously suppresses their natural skills, such as curiosity about the world and creativity. Coding creates a balance between the right and left sides of the brain (convergent and divergent training), by utilizing creativity in the technical process, thus enhancing overall cognitive skills and improving academic performance.

One step forward in an ever-evolving world!

This is the age of tech. Your child may take up any profession, become a doctor if they wish, an engineer, an artist, or even want to start a business. Technology is bound to play a role. Everything has turned digital; we use devices and machines daily, and the internet has been our lifeline for most processes, from online shopping to checking our children’s school schedules. This is all possible thanks to coding, the language of the machines. The fact is that coding and computer literacy are in-demand skills that can kickstart one's career.

Bottom line, coding is the future 

Coding has become the foundation of everything around us. As the world becomes increasingly technology-driven, coding offers our children more career opportunities and higher education options. Tech education has become unavoidable, and it must become an integral part of school curriculums so that children can contribute positively to the development of society.

If this guarantees a better tomorrow, then why not get on it today?

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