Year 5 - Computing
Using conditions to build quiz questions
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 directs the flow of the program.
Key Notes
- Conditions can be used to control program flow.
- A condition can direct program flow in one of two ways.
- Selection in the form of if...then...else statements can be used to check conditions
Vocabulary To Learn
- selection: part of a program where if a condition is met, then a set of commands is run
- condition: a statement that can be either True or False
- outcome: the actions that come from a condition being True or False
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- The program understands that 'twelve' is the same as '12' in the user input.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Describe the system or process from this lesson in clear steps.
Conditions can be used to control program flow. A condition can direct program flow in one of two ways.
2. Define this computing term and give one practical example. 'selection'
part of a program where if a condition is met, then a set of commands is run. Add one real device or system example to prove understanding.
3. Correct this common computing misconception.
Mistake: The program understands that 'twelve' is the same as '12' in the user input. Correction: The user's input needs to be an exact match to what you put in the condition.
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