Computer Science Basics
This is the website we are using to learn how to code
What is Scratch?
the belief that one can get better at something through hard work and dedication
What is Growth Mindset?
a programming technique in which two programmers, a driver and a navigator, work together on one problem.
What is Pair Programming?
What is a character or object we control with code in scratch called?
What is a Sprite?
When this button is clicked in Scratch, it starts all scripts in a program
What is a Green Flag?
a set of steps that explain how to complete a task
what is algorithm?
The following are traits of what type of mindset?
I can learn anything I want to.
When I’m frustrated, I persevere.
I want to challenge myself.
When I fail, I learn.
Tell me I try hard.
If you succeed, I’m inspired.
My effort and attitude determine everything.
What is a growth mindset?
This programmer controls the actions of the computer.
What is a Driver?
These are single instructions for a sprite which can be dragged and snapped together.
What are blocks?
This action causes something to happen.
What is an event?
language which can be understood by a computer.
What is code
The following are traits of what type of mindset?
I’m either good at it, or I’m not.
When I’m frustrated, I give up.
I don’t like to be challenged.
When I fail, I’m no good.
Tell me I’m smart.
If you succeed, I feel threatened.
My abilities determine everything.
What is a fixed mindset?
This programmer helps the driver, thinks about the big picture, and offers suggestions
What is a Navigator?
This is the area to the left which stores all the blocks
What is the Block palette?
This is a series of instructions that follow one another in order.
What is a sequence?
the study of computers and algorithms, and their impact on society
What is computer science?
What does it mean to have a growth mindset?
(Answer in your own words)
Having a growth mindset means believing that you can learn or improve at any skill with effort and practice
a series of still frames that are shown in rapid succession
What is animation?
This is the area in Scratch that displays a finished program when it is being run
What is a Stage?
These are sets of instructions that run at the same time.
What is parallelism?
instructions written in code which can then be run by a computer
What is a program?
How can you continue practicing a growth mindset when learning computer science?
(Answer in your own words)
You can continue practicing a growth mindset by staying curious about
your coding work and not shying away from tricky coding projects.
How can practicing pair programming help you to develop a growth mindset?
(answer in your own words)
Practicing pair programming can help you develop a growth mindset by showing you how making mistakes and facing challenges can help you learn.
a group of blocks that are attached to each other in the Code Area and run in a specific order.
What are Scripts?
This is when you are assigning an initial (starting) value to a variable or object.
What is Initializing?