Coding with Purpose · Algorithms & Programming

Variables and Data Types

Understanding how programs store and manipulate different types of information.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why is it important to choose the right data type for a variable?
  2. 2How does a computer distinguish between text and numerical data?
  3. 3How can we use variables to make our programs more dynamic?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9TDI8P03
Year: Year 7
Subject: Technologies
Unit: Coding with Purpose
Period: Algorithms & Programming

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