Clever Programming Puzzles Guide Learning With CodeMonkey
Students must write and run code snippets in one area of the screen in order to guide the monkey across each level in another.
CodeMonkey
Puzzler's use of real code fills niche in crowded learn-to-code genre
Pros: Charming art mixed with serious programming challenges and a gradual learning curve.
Cons: Advanced students may find challenges move too slowly, and struggling students may need more than the included hints.
Bottom Line: A great intro to coding, with solid teacher support, gets students using real programming languages and digging into some meatier concepts than other early coding tools.
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