KS3 Micro:Bit

What is a program?

• A series of step-by-step instructions that tell a computer how to solve a task/problem

• A video that is watched on the computer

• A flow chart written on a computer

• A series of steps in the incorrect order that tell a computer how to solve a task/problem

What is the name of the editor you have used to code your Microbit?

• Scratch

• Python

• Block editor

• Excel

How many LEDs does the microbit have?

• 15

• 25

• 23

• 21

How many buttons does the Microbit have?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3

How many pins does the Micro:Bit have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is a variable?

• A named memory location used to store data values in a computer program

• A type of code used in a computer program

• A function/command which stores data

• Texts or words within in your computer program

What is selection?

• Repeating a number of steps

• Repeating a number of steps until the condition is true

• A decision point in your program

• The order in which instructions are carried out

In programming how is selection implemented?

• IF - OTHERWISE

• IF - ELSE IF - ELSE

• DO - ELSE

• IF - ELSE - DO

Which function would you use on the Block editor to implement selection statement?

• Variables

• Maths

• Input

• Logic

Select an output?

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