The Art of Programming · Algorithms & Programming

Control Structures: Loops and Conditionals

Using logic to control the flow of a program based on specific criteria.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do conditional statements allow programs to make decisions?
  2. 2When is a loop more efficient than repeating lines of code?
  3. 3How can nested logic increase the complexity of debugging?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Software Development - Grade 9
Grade: Grade 9
Subject: Computer Science
Unit: The Art of Programming
Period: Algorithms & Programming

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