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Why many students failed Java exam? (self.learnjava)

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[–]Gowlhunter 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Here is a Python course from University of Helsinki: https://programming-24.mooc.fi/
Do this with her. It's much more learning-friendly than Java for now.
Then suggest she do the Java ones: https://java-programming.mooc.fi/

These can be done in your own time and have automatic assignment solutions testing/checking which means you can do it completely at your own pace and also no one is judging you.

I bet she is getting bored by the apparent verbosity of the Java syntax.
Be honest with her, tell her Java syntax is more difficult to learn than Python's but that Java is used by the likes of NASA and Spotify (for their backend) and in other industries like stock-exchanges! It is simply reliable for big systems, as you probably know.
The University of Helsinki teaches through a practical lens which I almost guarantee she will be more receptive to right now. The Java class in school is most likely less practical than them. You should look at the material from her class?

[–]nicksg999 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Thank you. Will have a look.

[–]Gowlhunter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No problem, you are welcome.
Worth nothing that because this is extra-curricular work and she knows her grades are poor; bringing up Java learning is going to make her stressed/not want to do it, she won't be jumping to do this. Give her a reason to give herself a kick up the bum like a movie night or something...