Understanding the Link between Computer Science Instruction and Reading & Math Performance
Jean Salac, Cathy Newman Thomas, Chloe Butler, Diana M. Franklin · 2021
Worldwide, national initiatives have led to many school districts implementing computing curricula at the primary level. At that age, students are learning the foundational skills of reading and math. It is important to understand how computing can influence the development of these skills. While some argue that learning computing sharpens problem-solving skills that are applicable to other subjects, evidence supporting this belief is thin.