Solving Complex Problems Through Programming - October 8 2018 Lesson Notes

What are we going to learn today? I can define the terms: variable, constant, operator, object I can define common operators Please carefully study this guide I can analyse the use of variables, constants and operators in algorithms I can construct algorithms using loops and branching. I will File:Python3 reference cheat sheet.pdf use this sheet to study	What is our home learning? Please refer to google classroom.
How am I being assessed today? I will assess you formatively today, and make a professional judgement to what extent you understand our learning material. I will use observation, your written work, answers to questions, and contribution to class discussions as data to make my decisions. I will also ask you to complete a self-assessment which I will use to help me guage how well you think you understand our material in class.
As a computer scientist, you have: Confidence in dealing with complexity Persistence in working with difficult problems Tolerance for ambiguity The ability to deal with open-ended problems The ability to communicate and work with others to achieve a common goal or solution
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Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept or physical quantity.

Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure. To identify parts and relationships, and to interpret information to reach conclusions.

Develop information in a diagrammatic or logical form.

Consider the merits or otherwise of an argument or concept. Opinions and conclusions should be presented clearly and supported with appropriate evidence and sound argument.