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Introduction to Programming

This worksheet introduces 6th-grade students to basic programming concepts, including algorithms, sequences, loops, and conditional statements.

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Introduction to Programming

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your understanding of basic programming concepts.

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1. What is an algorithm?

a

A type of computer game

b

A set of instructions to solve a problem

c

A secret code

d

A computer part

2. Which of these is an example of a sequence in programming?

a

Doing steps in order

b

Skipping steps

c

Repeating one step forever

d

Making a choice

3. A   is a set of instructions a computer follows to complete a task.

4. When a program repeats a set of instructions, it is called a  .

5. A 'loop' tells a computer to do something only once.

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True

F

False

6. 'If/then' statements are used for making decisions in a program.

T

True

F

False

7. Describe a simple algorithm you use in your daily life (e.g., brushing your teeth, making a sandwich).