Module 3 - Overview

Learning Objectives

• CSPG.Y1.1.1    Leverage problem-solving strategies to solve problems of level-appropriate complexity

• CSPG.Y1.2.2 Classify the types of information that can be stored as variables and analyze the appropriateness of each (e.g., Booleans, characters, integers, floating points, strings)

• CSPG.Y1.2.3 Analyze how computer science concepts relate to the field of mathematics

• CSPG.Y1.3.1 Define, store, access, and manipulate level appropriate data (e.g., primitive, linear)

• CSPG.Y1.5.4 Use a systematic approach to detect and resolve errors in a given algorithm

• CSPG.Y1.6.2    Discuss and apply best practices of program design and format (e.g., descriptive names, documentation, indentation, user experience design, whitespace)

• CSPG.Y1.6.5 Use a systematic approach to detect logic, runtime, and syntax errors within a program

Learning Activities

• Whitespace and Comments lesson 

• Tabs vs. Spaces (5 pts)

• Fix My Code (5 pts) 

• Stoplight (10 pts) 

• Funky Stoplight (10 pts)

• Let's Talk Data Types 

• Classify These Data Types (5 pts) 

• The Naming of Things 

• Variables Naming Quiz (5 pts) 

• Module 3 Portfolio Contribution (10 pts)