VEX Robotics Coding Concepts

VEX Robotics Coding Concepts

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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Mark Johnston introduces VEX Code VR, focusing on new activities and the Shape Tracer playground. He demonstrates coding for different triangles, including right, equilateral, and scalene, using trial and error and mathematical concepts like the Pythagorean theorem. The video concludes with a preview of future content and encourages viewers to engage with the community.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the Shape Tracer activity in this video?

Creating algorithms

Coding hexagons

Tracing triangles

Drawing circles

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What new feature is highlighted in the VEX Code VR update?

New color sensors

Free access to tools

Improved user interface

Advanced robotics

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the Shape Tracer playground?

To simulate real-world environments

To create complex algorithms

To provide a space for drawing shapes

To test new VEX robots

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in coding a right triangle in VEX Code VR?

Calculating angles

Dropping the pen

Setting the robot speed

Choosing a starting point

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the Pythagorean theorem used in this activity?

To measure angles

To find the perimeter of a shape

To determine the length of the hypotenuse

To calculate the area of a triangle

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the benefit of using a repeat loop in coding the equilateral triangle?

It allows for more complex shapes

It increases the robot's speed

It reduces the code length

It simplifies angle calculations

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What tool is used to calculate precise angles for the scalene triangle?

A compass

A triangle calculator

A geometry textbook

A protractor

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