Debugging Basics: Finding the Glitches
Students learn to identify and correct errors in simple sequences of instructions, understanding the concept of debugging.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between an intended action and an actual outcome in a sequence.
- Predict where an error might occur in a given set of instructions.
- Design a strategy to systematically find and fix a mistake in a simple algorithm.
ACARA Content Descriptions
Suggested Methodologies
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