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Year 10 - Computing

Input and output

Programming: sequence

Unit Summary

In this unit pupils will discover computers process instructions. They will recognise the function and tools IDEs provide for developing code and start to develop Python programa which follow a sequence. Pupils will create programs which deal with input and output and make variables to store values.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explain how input and output devices allow users to interact with a computer system.

Key Notes

  • The user can use the keyboard as an input.
  • Computers produce output through various methods.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • input: data that is sent to a program to be processed
  • output: information produced by a computer system as a result of processing data

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Input and output of a program happen automatically, without the need for coding. The computer uses it in the correct part of your program.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Describe the system or process from this lesson in clear steps.

The user can use the keyboard as an input. Computers produce output through various methods.

2. Define this computing term and give one practical example. 'input'

data that is sent to a program to be processed. Add one real device or system example to prove understanding.

3. Correct this common computing misconception.

Mistake: Input and output of a program happen automatically, without the need for coding. The computer uses it in the correct part of your program. Correction: Computers process instructions in code that requires input and output. The programmer needs to specify exactly where and how it should be handled.

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