Community Review of CodeCombat | Common Sense Education

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My Take

I think this is a great way to teach kids to code!
What I like the most about it is that the kids are actually learning to WRITE code. I also love that it keeps the kids fully engaged. I have a hard time getting the kids to quit when class is over!
The thing I think could be better is the overall look and feel. It seems cluttered, visually, and the help and hints, etc., are in several places.

How I Use It

I teach Elementary Technology. One of my units is Coding. I started using this site a little bit last year, but ended up so impressed that I bought licenses for my 4th and 5th Grade students this year.
I do not give them very much whole-class instruction. Instead, I get them going, encourage them to work in groups, and help them one-on-one as needed.
This approach has worked for most students. A few struggle, but nearly all of them catch on quickly and love it! My biggest problem has been to get the kids to slow down, read and evaluate the problem before trying to write the code.

More community reviews for CodeCombat

Christina F. Teacher Pine Ridge High School Deltona, FL

November 3, 2022

I love it. Students are engaged and Admin is impressed!

I love the lesson plans, lesson slides and the usability of the platform. The learning games are intuitive and easy to use for beginner coders. I wish they had more lessons that align to the AP big ideas, especially "Lists".

Michael B. Pansophia Academy Coldwater, MI

September 26, 2022

Incredibly easy to use, streamlined, and Fun

Overall I really like this program, it allows for a great way to engage students, but also opens the door for students to work at their own pace on assignments. You have the ability to let students progress how they want, or you have the ability to gate progress for students and work through sections together. I don't have a lot of criticism for this program as it structures the learning in a way that slowly teaches students high level concepts, without ever being too much for them to handle.

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Andrea M. Paraeducator- Computer Skills Egling (George T.) Middle School Colusa, CA

December 20, 2019

Fun and challenging transition from block to written coding.

This product works well for the age groups I used it for. It is not too childish, where they think they are above it, but it is still fun. The learning curve is good. The first few levels take some getting used to, but after that, most students were able to get the hang of it. My kids who already loved coding went on to finish the course on their own, outside of class time.

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