Frequently Asked Questions
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At PlayFACTO DSA Academy, we offer a comprehensive curriculum encompassing various domains. Your child will engage with coding, robotics, artificial intelligence, and aeronautics, ensuring a holistic learning experience that prepares them for diverse technological challenges and opportunities.
Participating in the PlayFACTO Coding and Robotics™ Direct School Admission (DSA) programme can positively influence your child’s academic journey in several ways:
Enhanced Problem-Solving Skills: Through coding and robotics activities, students are challenged to solve intricate problems methodically, skills that extend to other academic disciplines like mathematics and science, enriching their problem-solving capabilities.
Improved Critical Thinking: Engaging in coding and robotics projects nurtures critical thinking, empowering students to dissect problems, devise logical solutions, and deepen their understanding of academic subjects through analytical reasoning.
Increased Interest in STEM: The hands-on nature of the programme can ignite a passion for STEM subjects, as students explore coding and robotics concepts, fostering enthusiasm and motivation for learning within traditional academic settings.
Reinforcement of Academic Concepts: Many coding and robotics principles correlate with academic topics, reinforcing comprehension and demonstrating practical applications of concepts like algorithms and logical reasoning, thereby reinforcing academic understanding.
Development of 21st Century Skills: Coding and Robotics activities cultivate vital 21st-century competencies such as communication, collaboration, creativity, and digital literacy, equipping students for success in diverse academic and professional environments.
Preparation for Future Opportunities: Proficiency in coding and robotics opens avenues for future academic and career pursuits in STEM fields. By participating in the DSA programme, students develop relevant skills and knowledge essential for pursuing advanced studies or careers in technology, engineering, computer science, or robotics.
Overall, enrolling in the PlayFACTO Coding and Robotics™ DSA programme can positively impact your child’s academic journey, enhancing problem-solving abilities, critical thinking skills, STEM interest, and readiness for future opportunities in the digital era.
Early Exposure to Coding and Robotics: Participants gain early exposure to coding and robotics, laying the groundwork for proficiency in these crucial technological fields from a young age.
Hands-on Learning Experience: Engaging in practical activities fosters a deeper understanding of STEM concepts, providing students with a tangible learning experience.
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills: The program challenges students to think critically and creatively, honing their ability to analyze problems and devise effective solutions.
Creativity and Innovation: Encouraging creativity and innovation, students have the freedom to explore and implement their ideas, fostering an entrepreneurial spirit within them.
Collaboration and Teamwork: Through collaborative projects, students develop essential interpersonal skills such as communication and teamwork, preparing them for future endeavours in a collaborative work environment.
Yes, we do offer trial classes for a nominal fee.
Yes, we understand that unforeseen circumstances may arise. A class replacement for up to 1 lesson per term will be granted upon submission of the student’s medical certificate. It’s important to note that makeup sessions are not applicable for absences due to travel arrangements.
Absolutely! At PlayFACTO Schol, we welcome students of all skill levels, including those without any previous experience in Coding and Robotics™. Depending on your child’s age, we will recommend the appropriate level to ensure they receive the most beneficial learning experience tailored to their needs and abilities.
At PlayFACTO School, we offer a diverse range of educational robotics platforms tailored to different age groups:
VEX 123: Designed for kindergarten students, VEX 123 is an American educational robotics platform crafted to introduce young learners to the fundamentals of coding and robotics through immersive, hands-on experiences.
VEX GO: Tailored for upper primary students, VEX GO comprises construction kits enabling students to build robots, coupled with a user-friendly programming interface empowering them to control their creations’ actions effectively.
MODI Expert kit: Lower primary students at PlayFACTO School delve into learning with the MODI Expert Kit from Korea. This innovative device seamlessly integrates IoT (Internet of Things) and robotics, requiring no soldering or prior electronics knowledge. With MODI Studio, students can easily customise module behaviour through a user-friendly drag-and-drop interface, making coding accessible to all skill levels.
Our programme follows a term-based structure, where each term consists of 12 lessons, each lasting for 1.5hours. These classes are conducted at over 50 PlayFACTO Schools, with selected centres also offering weekend classes for added convenience.
Our Coding and Robotics™ programme welcomes students between the ages of 6 and 12, offering an enriching learning experience tailored to their developmental stage.