Scratch

An inspiring resource for learning numeracy

Use Scratch to develop early coding skills

Scratch is a project of the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the MIT Media Lab.

Scratch allows users to program own interactive stories, games, and animations.

Creations can be shared with others in the online community. Scratch helps young people learn to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively.

Stage: Level 3 to 8

This resource supports:

Proficiency

  • Reasoning
  • Problem Solving

HITS

  • Collaborative learning

Cross-curricular

  • NA

Audience

  • Teachers
  • Families

Teaching and Learning Cycle:

  • Teach

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Reflective Prompt

How might the use of Scratch help to stimulate curiosity in coding and engagement in numeracy?

Reflective Prompt

How might the use of Scratch help to stimulate curiosity in coding and engagement in numeracy?

Proficiency Reflective Prompt

How would you use this resource in your context to encourage children and young people’s reasoning?

Proficiency Reflective Prompt

How would you use this resource in your context to encourage children and young people’s reasoning?