Python (Grades 5-12)

Python is an easy-to-learn programming language that helps students to think creatively and logically.  Python is a high-level programming language and one of the most popular ones in the world. It is powerful, fast, and can be found everywhere. Python is also user-friendly and easy to learn.

It was selected the Programming Language of the Year in 2007 and 2010. Many large organizations use Python, like NASA, Google, Wikipedia, and Yahoo! to name a few. Moreover, the famous social networking site Reddit is written entirely in Python.

Though it is a strong language, it is very friendly for programming beginners. Students can easily pick up Python whether they are a novice programmer or experienced in other languages.

Why kids need to learn Python:

Python is an easy-to-learn programming language that helps students to think creatively and logically. As of the 4 most popular programming languages in the world, there is an increasing demand for Python fluency.

According to the K-12 CSTA computer science standards, building computational thinking ability, computing practice and programming ability is increasingly important for K-12 education. Python is a perfect learning tool that combines math knowledge with computer science.