Do I need to be good at math to be a front end developer?

Programming and math both require problem solving skills, but programming generally does not require math. The ability to think about a single problem in more than one way (because oftentimes your first method of solving it isn’t the simplest and most straightforward)

Can a dumb person learn to code?

Most programmers are self taught, so clearly formal education is not required. Most people can become programmers if they practice. Yes, a small number will simply be too dumb, but your averagely capable person is more then up to the task.

What are the pros and cons of using algorithms to solve problems?

Because the process follows a prescribed procedure, you can be sure that you will reach the correct answer each time. The downside of using an algorithm to solve the problem is that this process tends to be very time-consuming.

How do you deal with students who are bad at math?

Help students take the focus away from themselves. If your students say, “I am bad at math,” when working on a specific problem, say, “this problem is challenging.” Encourage a growth mindset, avoid phrases like “I am bad at math” which can work as a self-fulfilling prophecy.

How do you make algorithms compelling?

My approach to making algorithms compelling was focusing on comparisons. I take algorithms and put them in a scene from everyday life, such as matching socks from a pile, putting books on a shelf, remembering things, driving from one point to another, or cutting an onion.

What are some real life examples of using algorithms in math?

A good example of using an algorithm for math is a ‘left to right’ approach for adding a column of numbers. Say you start with an ugly group of numbers that you have to add together by hand (no calculator, PC, smart phone, etc.–you know, Stone Age stuff!)