Programming key terms recap

• Computing
• Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3)

Do Now
How many pieces of scrap did BB8 collect?

Extension

https://www.kidztype.com/tags/bbc-typing/

Answer is 3 pieces. 

Do Now Answer

The correct answer is: 

3 pieces of scrap

Lesson objectives 

Conquer: Recap key programming terms. 

Aspire Higher: Use this knowledge to create a simple game. 

 

 

Aspire: Create a set of loops to make a program more efficient.

Key Terms

Previously we have made use of 3 very important concepts in programming:

1. Sequencing: Creating a set of instructions in order.
2. Loops: Make a set of instructions repeat.
   
3. Conditional Statements: A decision point in a program.

Lets recap with a quick quiz!

What is a loop?

1. A set of instructions to complete a task.
2. A set of instructions in order.
3. A repeated section of code.
4. The end result of your program.

1. The bird will end up one step short of the pig.
2. The bird will make it to the pig.
3. The bird will run into the TNT.
4. The bird will run into the wall.

What is sequencing?

1. A set of instructions.
2. A set of instructions in order.
3. A program created by code.
4. The result of our program when run.

Quiz should take 3-4 mins, allow time on later questions for students to read through the code options to figure out which option is correct. 

1. Scrat will reach the acorn. There are no bugs in the code.
2. Scrat will not move from the first block.
3. Scrat will not reach the acorn because he turns the wrong way.
4. There are not enough move forward blocks.

1. The harvester will collect all of the crops.
2. They not pick any of the crops with the path she is taking.
3. The harvester will only pick the pumpkin.
4. The harvester will pick all of the crops, except the pumpkin.

What is programming?

1. The order in which we write our code.
2. The programs we use.
3. A set of instructions to complete a task.
4. The result of our program when run.

Why do we use loops in your programs?

1. To make the program run faster.
2. To make the program more efficient.
3. They allow decisions to be made.
4. They put information onto the screen,

What is a conditional statement?

1. A decision in a program.
2. A section of the program that loops.
3. A set of instructions in order.
4. An error in the code.

ISL

We are going to recap and develop our programming skills in preparation for our scratch project. 

Complete the following express course lessons:

1. Lesson 1 - Click here

2. Lesson 10 - Click here

3. Extension - Lesson 14 -  Click here