Introduction to Variables and Data Types
Students will understand what variables are, how to declare them, and the concept of different data types.
Key Questions
- Explain the purpose of variables in storing and manipulating data.
- Differentiate between common data types like integers, strings, and booleans.
- Construct a simple program that declares and assigns values to variables.
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