Loops: Repeating Actions
Students learn about repetition and how to use loops in visual programming to make code more efficient.
Key Questions
- Analyze how loops reduce the amount of code needed for repetitive tasks.
- Explain the difference between a 'repeat until' and a 'repeat N times' loop.
- Design a program that uses a loop to create a pattern.
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