Year 5 - Computing
Conditions in selection statements
Using selection in programming to develop a quiz
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will discover how to write programs that ask questions and use selection to control the outcomes based on the answers given. They will design a quiz in response to a given task and implement it as a program. They will then evaluate their programs against given criteria.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain how selection is used in computer programs.
Key Notes
- Conditions are events that can only be evaluated as True/False or yes/no.
- A condition being met can be used to start an action.
- Conditions are used in selection.
Vocabulary To Learn
- condition: a statement that can be either True or False
- selection: part of a program where, if a condition is met, then a set of commands is run
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- A condition only needs to be checked once.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Describe the system or process from this lesson in clear steps.
Conditions are events that can only be evaluated as True/False or yes/no. A condition being met can be used to start an action.
2. Define this computing term and give one practical example. 'condition'
a statement that can be either True or False. Add one real device or system example to prove understanding.
3. Correct this common computing misconception.
Mistake: A condition only needs to be checked once. Correction: Conditions need to be constantly checked to make sure the program reacts when the rule is met.
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