Kids learn algorithmic thinking the fun way

The Pack is a STEM project aimed at creating a game to teach algorithmic thinking without programming. It addresses the challenge of programming aversion, especially among girls and diverse audiences. The game simulates problem-solving in environmental science, focusing on complex effects. It will be available online and on app stores by spring 2019.

What is the primary goal of The Pack project?

• To build a new environmental science lab

• To fund STEM education in schools

• To create a game that teaches algorithmic thinking

• To develop a new programming language

What challenge does The Pack aim to address in its target audience?

• Difficulty in understanding math concepts

• Lack of interest in environmental science

• Limited access to technology

• Aversion to computer programming

Where is The Pack project primarily based?

• Brooklyn, New York

• Queens, New York

• Manhattan, New York

• Bronx, New York

How does the game prototype help users without involving direct programming?

• By offering coding tutorials

• By providing thinking skills and strategies used in programming

• By simulating real-world programming environments

• By teaching advanced math skills

When is the game expected to be available on the App Store?

• In the spring of 2019

• In the winter of 2019

• In the summer of 2019

• In the fall of 2018