4.d: Bringing CS Benefits to Life in the Classroom

1. 1. What is the primary design goal of Scratch?

• Teach high school students Python

• Help students build professional apps

• Allow students to explore creativity through block-based coding

• Simulate real-world engineering projects

2. 2. Code.org and Scratch are both free tools for K–12 classrooms.

• True

• False

3. 3. Which feature makes Code.org especially useful for classroom teachers?

• Built-in assessments and curriculum by grade level

• Requires advanced programming knowledge

• Only works on mobile devices

• Has no teacher dashboard or support

4. 4. Which of the following learning goals can Scratch support?

• Storytelling and sequencing

• Creative expression

• Collaboration and sharing

• Memorizing computer science vocabulary

5. 5. You teach 3rd grade ELA and want students to retell a story in their own words. What’s a meaningful way to use Scratch?

• Have students create interactive animations for each part of the story

• Ask students to write an essay in Scratch's code editor

• Assign them coding puzzles from Code.org only

• Ask them to print Scratch code as a worksheet

6. 6. Students need to know how to type formal code to use Code.org or Scratch.

• True

• False

7. 7. Which of the following is a key benefit of using Scratch in the classroom?

• Helps students memorize facts

• Provides a blank canvas for storytelling, art, and music

• Teaches college-level coding concepts

• Tracks student attendance

8. 8. A high school math teacher wants students to model geometric transformations. Which tool and activity would be most appropriate?

• Use Code.org to build a drag-and-drop simulation of shape movement

• Use Scratch to quiz students on angle names

• Use Google Docs to explain concepts without interactivity

• Use Code.org to share vocabulary flashcards

9. Which benefits of CS integration are demonstrated by using Code.org or Scratch?

• Engagement through hands-on learning

• Equity through accessible design

• Creativity and personal expression

• Standardized test prep only

10. 10. A middle school science teacher wants students to simulate how animals adapt in different climates. Which approach best supports this?

• Use Scratch to create an animated ecosystem simulation

• Use Code.org to create a multiplication quiz

• Use Scratch to code a timer for a classroom game

• Use Code.org to build a drawing app