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Coding Objectives:
Coding Objectives:
Content Cluster 1: Students will analyze and utilize problem-solving strategies.
Content Cluster 2: Students will analyze and utilize connections between elements of mathematics and computer science.
Content Cluster 5: Students will create, evaluate, and modify algorithms.
Content Cluster 6: Students will create programs to solve problems.
Important Vocabulary
Important Vocabulary
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Computer Science
Computer Science
Using the power of computers to solve problems.
Algorithm
Algorithm
A list of steps to complete a task.
Program
Program
An algorithm that has been coded into something that can be run by a machine, like a computer!
Debugging
Debugging
Finding and fixing problems in an algorithm or program.
Loop
Loop
The action of doing something over and over again.
Sequence
Sequence
A series of actions that is completed in a specific order.
Code
Code
The language that programmers create and use to tell a computer what to do.
Event
Event
An action that causes something to happen.
Bug
Bug
Part of a program that does not work correctly.
The Problem Solving Process
The Problem Solving Process
Start with defining the problem, prepare a solution, try it out, and reflect on your work.
Content Cluster 1: Students will analyze and utilize problem-solving strategies.
K: Discuss problem solving
1st: Demonstrate problem solving
2nd: Demonstrate problem solving & Examine efficiency of strategies
3rd: Use a defined process
4th: Examine process
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