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Click on the image above to begin the game. After finishing level 10, answer the following questions based on the game:

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(Note: you will get 10 marks for finishing up to level 10)

  1. What is the name of the game that you were playing? (1 mark)

  2. In this game you were given instructions to follow. Write one instruction that you remember from any of the levels you played. ( 2 marks)

  3. In these levels there were different actions that you had to take to get to your goal. Write two actions you took to get to your goal. (2 marks)

  4. Write one problem you had to solve in this game.  (1 mark)

     

HOUR OF CODE

In this activity we will use coding to help us solve certain problems. Click this video to learn how to play the game.

Play game here!!

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Now write this note in your books.

What is a problem?
A problem is any task that requires a solution.
Examples of Problems
▪Accessing a file
▪Getting a Virus
▪Finding a toothbrush
▪Don’t have enough money

Steps in Problem Solving
1. Define the problem: Start with a clear understanding of the problem
2. Analyze the problem: determine what we need to do to solve the problem
3. Choose a Solution: Decide what results you want to achieve
4. Develop an Algorithm: Develop step by step instructions to solve the problem
5. Test the Solution: Use test data to ensure the solution works 

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