How loops and step-by-step sequences work in beginner block-based coding, explained with simple examples.
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- What is a loop in coding?
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A block of code that repeats multiple times- Why do programmers use loops?
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To repeat the same action many times without writing the code over and over- What is a 'repeat' loop?
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A loop that runs a set number of times, like 'repeat 5 times'- In a 'repeat' loop, what controls how many times the code runs?
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A number you choose, like 'repeat 10 times'- What is a sequence in coding?
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A list of actions done in order, one step after another- Why does the order of steps matter in a sequence?
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Because the computer does each step in the exact order you write it- What is a loop condition?
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A question that a loop checks to decide if it should keep running or stop- What is an infinite loop?
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A loop that never stops running because its condition never becomes false- In block-based coding, what do loops usually look like?
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Colored blocks that you snap together like puzzle pieces- What is a loop counter?
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A number that keeps track of how many times a loop has run- What is Scratch?
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A free block-based coding platform where you create programs by snapping colored blocks together- In coding, what does 'breaking down a task' mean?
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Splitting a big job into smaller, simpler steps- What is a nested loop?
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A loop inside another loop, like a loop repeating 3 times with another loop repeating 4 times inside it- If a 'repeat 5 times' loop contains 3 blocks of code, how many times will the code run total?
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15 times, because each of the 3 blocks runs 5 times- What is a 'for' loop?
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A loop that runs a specific number of times, often using a counter that changes each time
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