Grade 9 Small Basic Lesson Plan

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What is an algorithm?

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An algorithm is a set of instructions or rules to solve a problem.

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What are the three elements of a condition?

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1. The first value (always a variable) to be evaluated. 2. The comparison operator: < , > , = , <= , >= , !=. 3. A second value (it can be a variable or a constant).

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What does the Small Basic program need to check for a triangle to exist?

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The sum of the three angles must equal 180.

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What is the purpose of the ELSEIF instruction?

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To evaluate several values in a condition.

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What is the structure of a WHILE loop in Small Basic?

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While condition Instructions EndWhile

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What is the purpose of a loop counter?

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To control the number of repetitions of a loop.

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What is a sub-procedure in Small Basic?

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A sub-procedure is a defined part of code that can be reused by calling its name.

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How do you declare a variable in Small Basic?

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By naming the variable and using the = sign, e.g., i = 1.

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What is the difference between a variable and a list?

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A variable can hold one value at a time, while a list can hold multiple values.

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What is the purpose of the Math.GetRandomNumber function in Small Basic?

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To generate a random integer between 1 and the specified maximum number.