BBC Microbit

An example of a variable is...

• Score

• height of the Eiffel tower

• Weight of a Share packet of haribo

• Amount of pages in a textbook

What is an algorithm?

• A sequence of instructions

• Something to do with maths

• something that goes on until it is told to stop

• Allows you to identify errors in your code and fix them

An example of an algorithm is...

• Making a cup of tea

• Score

• Deciding to use an umbrella if it is raining

• Making sure the correct button is written in the string

How many LEDs does the microbit have?

• 15
• 21
• 23
• 25

What is the part within the red boxes called?

• Input buttons
• Ground
• CPU
• Micro-usb connector

What does the accelerometer do?

• Detects light
• Detects temperature
• Detects a change in speed
• Detects magnetism

The LED lights on the Microbit are for

• Input
• Output
• Both input and output

Which command allows you to scroll text or words on your microbit?

• Show String
• Show Number
• Show Word
• Show Boolean 

Match the word to the picture.

• Pins

• Radio

• Bluetooth

• LEDs

Match the word to the picture.

• Pins

• USB Interface

• Temperature Sensor

• Compass