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Is your teenager set up to learn robotics with real hardware at home?

Answer twelve questions about interest, space and equipment, and time and support. See what is already in place for live, hands-on classes at home and what to sort out first. Runs in your browser. No account, no card, no call.

The student and your home

Answer together if you can. It checks set-up, not talent.

Interest and experience

Does the student want to build things that move or sense, not only write code?

Have they finished a hands-on project before, such as a model, a kit or a repair?

Have they tried any programming, even block-based?

Do they keep going when something does not work the first time?

Space and equipment

Is there a desk or table where a build can be left out between sessions?

Is there a computer the student can use and install software on?

Is the internet connection reliable enough for a live video class?

Is there a safe place to keep small parts away from younger children and pets?

Time and support

Can the student keep a regular weekly time free for a live class?

Could they spend ninety minutes on the first build session without interruptions?

Is an adult around to help unpack the kit and start the video call?

Does the student have a goal, such as a project, a competition or a future course?

Answer the questions to see your score. It updates as you go.

Method: yes counts a question in full, partly counts half and no counts nothing. Each is weighted from one to three by how much it affects learning with hardware at home, and the score is the weighted share out of a hundred. Unanswered questions are left out.

Is your teenager set up to learn robotics with real hardware at home?

Answer twelve questions about interest, space and equipment, and time and support. See what is already in place for live, hands-on classes at home and what to sort out first. Runs in your browser. No account, no card, no call.

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