Give Your Students a Huge Head Start This Year

John Clark Craig
8 min readJul 22, 2022

They need a calculator. Do them a big favor and get one with Python programming built in. It could be a life changer!

Why Python?

Recently, Python became the most popular programming language in the world. There are many good reasons for this, but here I’ll focus on why Python is a powerhouse for helping today’s students.

  • Python is now the world’s most popular programming language.
  • Python is easy to learn and easy to read.
  • Python is used in more subject areas than any other language.
  • Python coding improves problem solving skills.
  • Python looks good on future resumes, and it’s a sought-after skill.
  • Python encourages logical thinking and provides positive feedback.
  • Python games, puzzles, and challenges are fun to create.
  • Python is free, open-source, and easy to install.
  • Python runs on everything from supercomputers to electronics projects.
  • Python also now runs on the best graphics and scientific calculators.

It’s that last point that this article is all about. Calculators are a necessity for today’s students. You might as well get them one with Python…

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John Clark Craig

Author, inventor, entrepreneur — passionate about alternate energy, technology, and how Python programming can help you hack your life.