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Coding Vocabulary

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AlgorithmA list of steps to finish a task.
BugPart of a program that does not work correctly.
DebuggingFinding and fixing problems in an algorithm or program.
SequencingPutting commands in correct order so computers can read the commands.
PersistenceNot giving up.
ProgramAn algorithm that has been coded into something that can be run by a machine.
ProgrammingThe art of creating a program.
AngleWhere two sides of a shape come together, measured in degrees.
LoopThe action of doing something over and over again.
BehaviorAn action that a sprite performs continuously until it’s told to stop.
Modifymake partial or minor changes to something, typically so as to improve it
SpriteA graphic on the screen with a location, size, and appearance.
EventAn action that causes something to happen.
Codeto write code, or to write instructions for a computer.
Functionsblocks of code designed to perform a particular task. When composing music, students can use these to encapsulate parts of their songs, such as a melody or a beat.
LoopsLoops allow a sequence of instructions to be repeated multiple times.
RepeatTo do something again.
CommandAn instruction for the computer. Many of these put together make up algorithms and computer programs.
ConditionSomething a program checks to see if it is true before allowing an action.
ConditionalsStatements that only run under certain conditions.
While LoopA loop that continues to repeat while a condition is true.
UntilA command that tells you to do something only up to the point that something becomes true.
FunctionA piece of code that you can easily call over and over again.
VariableA label for a piece of information used in a program.
PromptA message on the computer screen that waits for input from the user.
For LoopLoops that have a predetermined beginning, end, and increment (step interval).


Ridgeview Middle School
Round Rock, TX

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