Yr7 Scratch key terms - flashcards

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Programming

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The process of writing, testing, and maintaining instructions (code) that a computer can execute to perform specific tasks.

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Sequence

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Doing things in order, one step at a time.

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Selection

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Making a choice based on a condition (like "if it's raining, take an umbrella").

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Iteration

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Repeating something over and over until a goal is met (like a loop).

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Variable

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A storage box in a computer that holds information, like a name or a number, which can change.

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Condition

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A rule that helps a computer decide what to do next (like "if you finish your homework, you can play games").

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Expression

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A mix of numbers, words, or symbols that the computer solves or works out (like 5 + 3 = 8).

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Modify

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Changing something in a program to make it better or work differently.

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Comparison operators

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Symbols that compare things, like checking if two numbers are the same (==), bigger (>), or smaller (<).

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Logical operators

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Words like AND, OR, and NOT that help the computer decide between choices (e.g., "I will go outside if it's sunny AND not raining").