Computational Thinking and Problem Solving
Logic, patterns, sequences, algorithms, problem decomposition and challenges. Prepares the student to code.
Lab 1 · LogicAges 6–8 · Early elementary
Explorer Path
Discover, play, create and think. Play, creativity, logic, beginner Scratch, creative Minecraft, stories, digital safety and a very simple introduction to AI take center stage. Python is not a priority.
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Their path at a glance
Logical thinking + first digital experiences.
Math advances according to their assessment; technology follows this suggested sequence of labs.
Math based on assessment
- M1Pre-basicMath foundations and confidence
- M2BasicConsolidation and problem solving
- M3IntermediateDepth and reasoning
- M4AdvancedComplex problems, challenges and competitions
Technology path suggested sequence
- 1Computational ThinkingLab 1
- 2Discovering AI + digital safetyLab 5
- 3Beginner ScratchLab 2
- 4Creative MinecraftLab 3
- 5Creative AI: storiesLab 6
- 6Final ProjectLab 12
Their labs
What they'll create.
Creative Programming with Scratch
Animations, interactive stories, games and challenges. Introduces variables, events, conditions and logic in a visual way.
Lab 2 · Programming Summer 2027
Minecraft: Building, Logic and Programming
Planned building, challenges, logic and programming by age. The game becomes a creation environment.
Lab 3 · Programming Summer 2027
Discovering Artificial Intelligence
What AI is, what it can do, its limits, privacy, safety, ethics and responsible use. Hands-on introduction to AI assistants.
Lab 5 · Artificial IntelligenceComplementary or in introductory version:
- Lab 6 · Creative AI
- Lab 12 · Final project
Evidence
From learning to evidence.
Each student builds visible proof of what they learn.
- 1Monthly or per-lab challenge
- 2Individual or collaborative project
- 3Final project presentation
- 4Progressive digital portfolio
- 5Skill badges
- 6Certification according to the program completed
Methodology
This is how they learn.
- Small groups: up to 8 students in Math and 12 in tech
- Live classes with a virtual whiteboard
- Challenge- and project-based learning
- Continuous feedback
- Responsible AI use and digital citizenship
- The teacher facilitates and challenges; they don't monopolize the screen
Mate Fácil Membership
Quarterly · Semester · Annual. A development path, not isolated classes.
- Math path based on assessment
- Technology labs by age
- Challenges and projects
- Follow-up
- Certifications and badges
- Academic benefits depending on plan