General Introduction

Before Class

Read the General Introduction from the beginning through the section entitled More About Programs.

Explain the term growth mindset and why it is an important concept.
In the interactive textbook, what is the difference between ActiveCode and CodeLens?
How do you add 10 and 17 in Python?
How do you subtract 5 from 7 in Python?
How do you you multiply 3 by 9 in Python?
How do you divide 16 by 5 in Python?
Many computer programs require input in order to operate. Can you give an example where you need input in your daily life?
Many computer programs produce output when they are run. Can you give an example where you produce output in your daily life?
Many computer programs contain sequences of instructions that are done one after the other; this is called sequential execution. Can you give an example of sequential execution in your daily life?
Many computer programs need to make decisions in order to know what to do next; this is called conditional execution. Can you give an example of conditional execution in your daily life?
Many computer programs repeat things again and again; this is called repetition. Can you give an example where you repeat something in your daily life?