The Logic of Machines · Algorithms & Programming

Visual to Scripted Transition

Bridging the gap between block-based coding and general-purpose programming languages like Python.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does syntax change the way we express logic?
  2. 2Why do programmers prefer text-based languages for complex tasks?
  3. 3What common patterns exist across all programming languages?

ACARA Content Descriptions

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Year: Year 8
Subject: Technologies
Unit: The Logic of Machines
Period: Algorithms & Programming

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