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The document provides an overview of fundamental programming concepts for Grade 8, including variables, data types (integer, float, string, boolean), and the importance of input and output. It explains the stages of program development, debugging, and the use of algorithms represented by pseudocode and flowcharts. Additionally, it covers loops, arrays, and provides examples of how to manipulate data structures in programming.

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Computing Grade 8 Revision

The document provides an overview of fundamental programming concepts for Grade 8, including variables, data types (integer, float, string, boolean), and the importance of input and output. It explains the stages of program development, debugging, and the use of algorithms represented by pseudocode and flowcharts. Additionally, it covers loops, arrays, and provides examples of how to manipulate data structures in programming.

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Computing Grade 8

Unit 1 Revision Terms

Variables are used to store data, and they are a fundamental part of any program.

Values (data) can be assigned to variables using the = sign or provided through user input. Once assigned, the value is
stored in the variable.

Data Types - is a way to tell the computer what kind of information a variable will hold. Think of data types like different
kinds of containers that hold specific types of stuff. Each type of data has its own set of rules for how it can be used.

Integer - These are whole numbers, like 5, -12, or 0. They don’t have any decimal points.

Float - These are numbers with decimal points, like 3.14 or -0.5. They can be used for more precise measurements.

String - are used to represent text. For example, "Hello, World!" or "Grade 7 Student" are strings. Strings can include
letters, numbers, and special characters, but they’re always treated as text.

Boolean - This data type has only two possible values: True or False.

Input - The value assigned to a variable, either by the programmer or entered by the user.

Output - Used to display information in your console.

Syntax – structure or format of a code used in programming language.

Algorithm - is like a step-by-step instruction for solving a problem or completing a task.

Algorithms are represented by:

Pseudocode - is a way of planning out a program by writing down the steps in plain, simple language, instead of using
actual code. Pseudocodes should be:
-easily understood
-easily translated
-describes the complete process

Flowchart - a visual tool that shows the steps of a process or an algorithm in the form of a diagram.
When developing a program, there are stages or iterative process that needs to be followed:

Stage 1 – Planning/Requirements (involves pseudocoding or flowcharting)

Stage 2 – Designing

Stage 3 – Developing (Programming)

Stage 4 – Testing and debugging

Stage 5 – Implementing

A test plan is used to check if the objectives if your program has been met. Programmers use test data to run program
and check if there’s any issues or if they are successful. A trace table is used to check the algorithm if it follows the
variable and coniditions.
Debugging refers to finding and fixing errors.

Decomposition is a method to break down problems into smaller sub problems to easily solve it.

Logic errors are caused by conditional operators or statements. Check if the results follow the algorithm. Make sure
that the conditional operators are properly set to avoid logical errors.

Loops allow statements to run multiple times. One example is the for loop. It is a count-controlled loop which means
program instructions can be repeated a specified number of times.

The loop variable i always starts at 0 (zero) and the loop is executed until the value if the loop variable is the same as the
range().
Array - is a data structure, which can store a fixed-size collection of elements of the same data type.

Example 1 here:

fruits = ['apple','banana','orange','grapes','mango']
print(fruits)

#fruits is a list where multiple values are stored


#when printing it will display all the contents of fruits

Example 2 here:

fruits = ['apple','banana','orange','grapes','mango']

for i in range(5):
fruits.append(input("Enter another fruit: "))

print(fruits)

#in the loop, it will allow the user to input 5 more values to the fruits list using the .append funtion

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