Designing and creating a quiz program
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can create a quiz program using my own design.
Key learning points
- Designing a program involves deciding what objects and commands need to be used.
- Commands can be combined in a sequence to create animations.
- Algorithms can be followed to help create a program.
Keywords
Design - a plan for what you want your program to do
Algorithm - a precise set of ordered steps which can be followed by a human or a computer to do a task
Common misconception
The design process is not important; you should start coding without one.
Without a clear design, the program might not match the intended purpose. Whilst it might seem like time well spent at the start it will save time in the long run.
Teacher tip
If time permits, you could demonstrate the sound recording and add text features to make the quizzes even more exciting.
Equipment
Pupils will need access to a device with block-based programming software. Examples in this lesson use ScratchJr https://oak.link/scratch-jr
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to the definitions.
the still picture on the stage in ScratchJr
an object in ScratchJr that can be controlled by a program
an instruction that you use in ScratchJr to make something happen
Q2.When there is a fire drill at school, there is a sequence. Put the sequence in order from beginning to end.
Q3.If I want a program to start when I tap a sprite, which command block should I use?
Q4.Which command block would I use if I wanted to make a sprite smaller?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to the definitions.
a plan for what you want your program to do
ordered steps that a human or computer can follow to complete a task
Q2.This block is the change block.
Q3.What will the sprite do first when it is tapped?
Q4.This block is an example of a block.
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