CBSE to introduce Coding and Data Science curriculum

CBSE is going to introduce Coding for classes 6-8 and Data Science curriculum for classes 8-12 as new skilling subjects in the 2021-2022 academic session with the collaboration of Microsoft.

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Coding and data science Curriculum are focused on building critical thinking, computational skills, problem solving skills, creativity and hands-on exposure to new technologies.

In keeping with the New Education Policy 2020, the introduction of these courses is aimed at building next generation skills in students.

Microsoft has designed supplementary handbooks in both coding and data science, aligned with NCERT patterns and structures and covered real-life examples aimed at building exposure to the ethical dimensions exposure to Microsoft MakeCode.

Microsoft MakeCode is an open-source platform that will enable students to learn better in a gamified manner across all disciplines including mathematics, languages, and social sciences while it builds the foundation for AI based applications of data science.