Many children around the globe face a challenge with math learning. Formulas, equations, algorithms, and statement problems may all be things that children are constantly struggling with. This blog will walk you through the amazing possibilities of helping children learn math through coding

Coding and Math

Coding and math are deeply related, and when your children learn to code, they are also getting better at math.1 The best part is that your children will acquire these math skills and abilities without actually working hard or even noticing it, and they will learn while having fun.

Coding can be your one-stop solution to making children love math, as coding is full of math, which is fun and engaging.2 When children take part in coding competitions or learn how to program their online games, apps, or virtual robots, they are applying principles belonging to mathematics. Because of this, they can develop strong mathematical thinking skills, which will help them not only in math classes but also in many areas of their academic and personal life.

Studying math as it is may feel like a taxing endeavor, but coding, on the other hand, is a practical and fun approach to math and technology. So while your children are figuring out the best way to make their virtual game/app, or completing a task, they are learning math simultaneously.

Let’s understand how children can inadvertently make leaps and bounds in their mathematical intellect with coding through the below points.

  1. Coding Enhances Problem-Solving Skills3

While math may be about solving problems based on particular principles or rules, coding is doing the same thing, but in a more practical manner. Coding is, in fact, a real-world way to teach problem-solving and mathematical thinking.

Learning to code involves many steps of problem-solving, such as identifying the pattern, thinking critically, practical testing of solutions, and analytical skills.  

Pattern identification is important while learning to code and is also an essential skill for solving math problems. It is a skill that is difficult to develop just with the help of books because of their theoretical approach. However, through coding and its practical approach, children can easily learn pattern identification.

Critical thinking skills are important for children to analyze problems and come up with feasible solutions. They also have to give the right instructions to the computer and figure out which solution works best. These kinds of critical thinking skills are extremely important for math. 

  1. Visualizing Abstract Concepts2

Grasping abstract math concepts presents a tremendous challenge to many children. However, visualizing complex concepts and understanding their number in math is essential for many problems.We can make this easier through coding, which helps children visualize abstract ideas.

Most children understand and grasp a concept better when they envision numbers. This way of picturing the equation and considering the optimal solution is important. Children can get this practical experience through coding. For example, if a child has to create a program, they must first visualize what they want in the app before they figure out how to instruct the system to create the program.

  1. Logical Reasoning Skills4

One of the most essential skills for thriving in math is logic, as children need to utilize reasoning and logic to prove theories or figure out solutions. 

This logical reasoning can be challenging for children otherwise, but through coding they can absorb this essential skill. For example, if a student is making an app, they have to think objectively about what their app has to do depending on user experience during the digital process of coding. 

Every response of the user should be anticipated, evaluated, and addressed in the code. This type of logical reasoning is useful in multiple math topics and is as important in coding as it is in math.

  1. Real-World Applications of Math Concepts5

One of the most important objectives of education is to teach children how to deal with actual life situations. Coding is of great help to children who are not naturally inclined towards math and want to improve their grades. 

We can do this by using mathematics in real-life applications while teaching them to code. Children can witness how the concepts they learn in their math class can be applied in real-life applications. Through this, we not only allow children to use math as an element in the development of their app, but also bring a new and more constructive outlook to it.

No child will choose to memorize long formulas and equations over designing a fun new game. Since the basis of coding is math, children will get engaged in the process, which will hone their math skills subconsciously. 

While children learn to code, they won’t be thinking about how to apply a formula to solve an equation, but rather how to navigate algorithms and use logical reasoning to figure out how to develop their app or game. 

Through coding, you can disguise the learning of complex math concepts as a challenge to get the app working.6

Coding can transform the way your children view math and enable them to improve their math grades. Consistent efforts in trial-and-error learning until children achieve precision are important in everything they do.

Apart from this, logical reasoning, rationalization, visualization, and computational thinking are all important in math problem solving. 

These skills and techniques your children will learn during our coding course will help them widen their mental horizons to a completely different level. With our coding programs at BYJU’s FutureSchool, children will not only find that math is fun and engaging, but also easy to understand.

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References:

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