Block Code Terminology

A set of computer instructions that accomplishes a task.

• Program

• Algorithm

• Variable

• Input

Steps that can be repeated to arrive at an answer.

• Program

• Algorithm

• Input

• Output

A value in a program that can be changed.

• Assign

• Algorithm

• Block

• Variable

A trigger or command given to a computer.

• Program

• Output

• Input

• Block

Written text or instructions using a programming language.

• Source code

• Symbol

• Input

• Independent Variable

A result given by a computer or microcontroller.

• Input

• Variable

• Source code

• Output

Source code that is grouped together as an object to make programming easier and more visual.

• Python

• Block Code

• C+

• Algorithm

A variable that results from the assignment of a value by the user.

• Dependent Variable

• Source Code

• Independent Variable

• Input

Conditional Code: If a condition is met, a certain command is executed. If the condition is not met, a different command is executed.

• True

• False

A variable whose value is set by the user.

• Program

• Dependent Variable

• Code

• Independent Variable