Summary
Explains a 'for loop' as a way to repeat steps without writing them over and over — a key idea in computational thinking.
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Discussion questions
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A loop tells a computer to repeat steps a set number of times. Instead of writing 'jump' ten times, you loop 'jump' ten times.
- What problem does a loop solve for a programmer?
- How is a loop like a chorus that repeats in a song?
- When would you want to repeat the same steps?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: loop, repeat, program, algorithm.
Try it: Write the shortest instructions to draw a square using a 'repeat 4 times' loop.