Sphero and Coding Basics Assessment

What is a robot?

• A computer that can perform math equations

• A machine that can be programmed to carry out tasks automatically

• A device that only responds to voice commands

• A smartphone accessory

What is Sphero?

• A drone used for flying

• A spherical robot that can be controlled via a smartphone or tablet

• A video game console

• A type of computer chip

What is programming?

• Controlling a TV with a remote

• Creating instructions for a computer or robot to follow

• Writing an essay on a computer

• Connecting robots to Wi-Fi

What is an algorithm?

• A set of random movements made by a robot

• A step-by-step plan to solve a problem or complete a task

• A robot’s hardware components

• A way to charge the Sphero

What is a sensor?

• A device that controls the robot

• A device that detects changes in the environment

• A robot's power source

• A type of coding function

What app do we use to code our Spheros?

• Sphero Edu

• Sphero Play

• Google Classroom

• Scratch

What does this code block do?

• Moves the Sphero in a straight line

• Turns the Sphero in circles

• Stops the Sphero after a few seconds

• Changes the color of the Sphero's lights

How does this block control the Sphero?

• Changes the Sphero’s direction

• Changes the color of the Sphero’s lights

• Makes the Sphero stop moving

• Makes the Sphero roll faster

Which block would you use to make the Sphero change speed?

• “Set Speed”

• “Set Color”

• “Roll”

• “Wait”

What does this code block allow the Sphero to do?

• Stop the Sphero temporarily before continuing

• Change the Sphero’s direction

• Turn off the Sphero

• Make the Sphero move in reverse