Evaluating a quiz
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can improve and evaluate my program.
Key learning points
- Programs can be evaluted against the initial design.
- Setup code is used to reset everything in a program.
- Programs are improved through debugging.
Keywords
Evaluate - to reflect on what has gone well and what you could improve in a project
Setup code - a group of commands that reset things back to how they should be at the start of the program
Common misconception
My quiz works perfectly the first time you run it, and that's all that matters.
You need setup code at the beginning of your program to reset everything, so that new users have the same experience.
Teacher tip
Demonstrate how to add setup commands that allow the quiz to reset each time it runs, helping pupils create a program that can be used multiple times reliably.
Equipment
Pupils will need access to a device with block-based programming software. Examples in this lesson use Scratch https://oak.link/scratch
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What do we call a statement in a program that checks if something is True or False?
Q2.Why is it helpful to create a design before starting to write a program?
Q3.What word describes a problem in a program that needs fixing?
Q4.What is the main reason for testing a program?
Q5.Put these steps in order for fixing a bug in a program:
Q6.Match each keyword to its definition.
to plan how the program will work
to check if the program works
choosing between two possible conditions
an unexpected problem
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What does it mean to evaluate a program?
Q2.Why is setup code important in a quiz program?
Q3.What do we call the process of finding and fixing errors in a program?
Q4.Put these steps in order for evaluating and improving a program:
Q5.Match each keyword to its description:
to reflect on what worked well and what could change
commands that reset things to how they should be at a program's start
to find and fix mistakes
to make something better
Q6.Which statement about running a quiz program is incorrect?
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