Code Cube Challenge Activities

Christina introduces challenge activities from the teacher's guide, which can be completed anytime. These activities are flexible and can be used between lessons or as end-of-unit challenges. Students can work individually or in groups, and solutions are open-ended. A summary of 12 activities is provided, with more details in the guide. Additional resources are available at pitsco.com/codecube.

What is the main purpose of the challenge activities mentioned in the teacher's guide?

• To provide extra homework for students

• To offer additional practice once students are comfortable with the Code Cube

• To be completed only at the end of the course

• To replace the main lessons

How can the challenge activities be incorporated into the lessons?

• Only as a final exam

• As a replacement for regular lessons

• In between lessons or as a challenge at the end of the unit

• Only during summer break

What should students do if they are unsure about some of the blocks in the activities?

• Guess the answers

• Review some of the lessons

• Ask the teacher for the answers

• Skip the activity

What is unique about the solutions to the challenge activities?

• They are only available online

• They can be solved in many ways, with no two answers being the same

• They must all be the same

• They are provided in the teacher's guide

How are students encouraged to approach the challenge activities?

• By completing them as quickly as possible

• By avoiding collaboration

• By working individually or in groups

• By copying from each other