NOTE: This page is the support page for Lessons 1 - 4 ONLY of Unit 4 (Variables, Conditionals, and Functions) from the Code.org curriculum.
While the bulk of this unit is based on the Code.org lessons, we have added some supplemental material and some modifications to assist with our Digital Learning environment.
This page will document exactly what you need to do for each lesson. Refer to this page frequently as you work through your Code.org lessons.
The Chapter and/or Lesson names below match what you see in Code.org to make it easier to stay on track. Lessons with shaded backgrounds represent assessments.
Complete Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4 in the Code.org curriculum
Copy this interactive slide deck for use with the video (below)
Watch this video of the lesson.
Complete Level 5 of the Code.org curriculum
TBD
Complete U4: L3: Variables: Practice ('20-'21) at Code.org
Modifications: TBD
Notes:
Level 8 seems to trip a lot of people up. A walkthrough is available below.
A lot of people stumble on this level. Here's a rather long, detailed walkthrough for the solution to this problem.
The solution is actually (intentionally) presented when the video starts. You can pause the video and if what's on the screen helps you, you can stop there. Don't just copy and material and get your code to work. Make sure you UNDERSTAND what is happening in this level and WHY the solution works. If you do that, you will be much better prepared for future lessons.
If what's on the opening screen is still confusing OR you want a better explanation of some of the concepts being used in this level, take the time to go through the entire video.
Complete U4: L4: Variables: Make ('20-'21) at Code.org
Modifications: TBD
Notes:
There are three explanatory videos for Level 3 (see below)
The are three video for level 3. Watch them in the order presented.
This video presents the Code.org solution to this problem. There is no walkthrough to this problem - only the solution.
On of the tasks in this lesson was to provide appropriate commenting. This video reviews, in great detail, how Code.org presented the commenting for this lesson.
Significant time is spent explaining the reasons for including the comments regarding "purpose" and "function" since those are two very specific things you will be asked about on the CREATE PT portion of your AP Exam.
Mr. Cross improves upon the Code.org version of comments. Great detail is provided about what the AP Readers are looking for and how to make your commenting easily readable and understandable for your AP Reader.
Remember, you are always writing your Code is a way that show the AP Readers what they want to see the most clear and obvious way possible.
Your goal is to make it impossible for them not to give you the point on the rubric.