Year 6 Spring 1 Assessment - Micro:bit

What is a Micro:bit?

• A small programmable computer

• A tiny robot

• A type of microbe

• A motherboard

Why do we use Micro:bits in school?

• Learn how to program

• Develop problem solving skills

• Troubleshoot technical problems

Which of these is found on a Micro:bit?

• A camera

• A bank of LEDs lights

• A USB stick

• A graphics card

What powers the Micro:bit?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Mains adapter

• Batteries or USB cable

What is the purpose of the two buttons (A and B) on the Micro:bit?

• To type letters

• To turn it on and off

• To control programs and interact with the Micro:bit

• To charge the battery

What programming language can you use to code a Micro:bit?

• Python

• JavaScript

• Scratch

• MakeCode Blocks

What does "flashing" the Micro:bit mean?

• Dowlnoading a program onto it

• Cleaning it with a light

• Changing the colour of the LED lights

• Turning it off

Which website is commonly used to code the Micro:bit?

• www.codebit.com

• www.microbit.org

• www.tinyprograms.com

• www.makecode.com

How do you test if your program works before downloading it to the Micro:bit?

• Use your imagination

• Ask a teacher

• Using the simulator on the coding website

• Press the test button

Before downloading a program to your Micro"bit you have to "pair" the device.

• True

• False