Coding Basics for 3rd Graders

What is a loop in coding?

• A way to keep your computer safe

• A command that repeats certain actions

• A type of computer game

• A picture you draw in a computer program

Which of these is an example of a loop?

• Saying "hello" 10 times

• Drawing a square

• Counting from 1 to 10

• All of the above

What is a function in coding?

• A part of the computer that makes it work

• A set of instructions that we can use many times

• A type of computer bug

• A game you can play with your friends

Why do we use functions in coding?

• To make our code longer

• To repeat the same action in different parts of the code without writing it again

• To make our computer faster

• To play music

What is a conditional statement in coding?

• A question you ask your friend

• A way to choose which action to take based on a condition

• A statement that is always true

• A command to shut down your computer

Which of these is an example of a conditional statement?

• If it is raining, then take an umbrella.

• Repeat your name 5 times.

• Draw a circle.

• Count from 1 to 100.

How many times does a loop run if we set it to repeat 5 times?

• 1

• 5

• 10

• 20

What do we call a function that we create to draw a square?

• SquareFunction

• CircleDrawer

• SquareDrawer

• DrawSquare

If we want to check if a number is greater than 10, which conditional statement could we use?

• If number is 10

• If number is less than 10

• If number is greater than 10

• If number is equal to 10

Why might we use a loop instead of writing the same code many times?

• To make our code look prettier

• To save time and make our code easier to read and manage

• Because it's a rule in coding

• To make the computer work harder