Think Like a Programmer: Algorithms & Problem Solving

Think Like a Programmer: Algorithms & Problem Solving

Think Like a Programmer: Algorithms & Problem Solving

A four-week beginner course that develops computational thinking through robot missions, puzzles, and algorithm challenges. Each session includes a short mini-lesson with visual slides, discussion, and interactive challenges using paper-and-pencil or guided class activities. Emphasis is on sequencing, debugging, loops, patterns, and conditional logic, with opportunities for students to plan and test solutions. A free Scratch account is recommended for the final project.

Think Like a Programmer: Algorithms & Problem Solving

Paid once.

Level
Beginner
Ages
8–12
Duration
45 min
Classes
1 / Week
Weeks
4

Class Experience

A four-week beginner course that develops computational thinking through robot missions, puzzles, and algorithm challenges. Each session includes a short mini-lesson with visual slides, discussion, and interactive challenges using paper-and-pencil or guided class activities. Emphasis is on sequencing, debugging, loops, patterns, and conditional logic, with opportunities for students to plan and test solutions. A free Scratch account is recommended for the final project.

Learning Outcomes

  • Explain and create simple algorithms and step-by-step instructions

  • Identify and fix bugs in sequences through testing and revision

  • Use loops, patterns, and if/then logic to solve problems

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Meet your Instructor

Joined August, 2026

4.6

16

Reviews

5+

Years

100+

Students

An organized software engineer with a bachelor’s in Software Engineering and ITIL 4 and CompTIA Project+ certifications who applies a project-based approach to early coding education. Classroom activities use visual puzzles, sequencing challenges, and guided robot missions to int…

Reviews

4.6

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