Gold Code.org: Vocabulary
Key Vocabulary
Computer program: A computer program is a sequence of instructions, written in computer code, that performs a specific task on a computer
Code: Code is the language of computer programming. There are several kinds of computer languages or codes.
Coding: Coding is the process of creating a set of instructions that tell a computer how to perform a task. Programming can be done using a variety of computer languages, such as SQL, Java, Python, and C++.
Block-Based Coding: Block-based coding involves dragging blocks of instructions. The blocks are often displayed in different colors that show which type or category of instruction they belong to.
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Competencies and Standards
MITECS Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students, and
4. Innovative Designer
a. Know and use a deliberate design process for generating ideas, testing theories, creating innovative artifacts or solving authentic problems
d. Exhibit a tolerance for ambiguity, perseverance and the capacity to work with open-ended problems
5. Computational Thinker
c. Break problems into component parts, extract key information, and develop descriptive models to understand complex systems or facilitate problem-solving
d. Understands how automation works and use algorithmic thinking to develop a sequence of steps to create and test automated solutions
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