Testing a quiz
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can create a program that uses selection.
Key learning points
- Designs can be used to guide program development
- Conditions should be tested so that the correct outcomes are run
- By testing a program, bugs can be identified and fixed
Keywords
Condition - a statement that can be either True or False
Test - to run a program to check if it works the way that you planned
Common misconception
You only need to test your program when you have finished writing it.
Test your program often, especially after you finish a section.
Teacher tip
Anticipate common coding errors, such as misplaced actions or missing parts of the �if� then� else�� structure, and model how to debug these during whole-class demonstrations.
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 does the 'if' block do in Scratch?
Q2.What do we call a plan with choices and different results?
Q3.Match each definition to its keyword.
in a program, the text or numbers that a user types in
part of a program where, if a condition is met, then commands are run
decision-making flow with a condition and two outcomes
the message shown after a choice
Q4.Arrange these steps for using an 'if ... then ... else ...' block:
Q5.What is information typed by the user called in a program?
Q6.What can a branching algorithm help you do before coding?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is a condition in a program?
Q2.What does the “if… then… else…” structure help your program do?
Q3.What do we call a mistake in a program?
Q4.What should you do if your program does not work as you expected?
Q5.When should you test your program?
Q6.Put these steps for creating and testing a program in the correct order.
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