The Art of Programming · Summer Term
Iteration: Conditional Loops (While)
Using 'while' loops to repeat a block of code until a condition is met.
Key Questions
- When is a 'while' loop a better design choice than a 'for' loop?
- Design a 'while' loop to handle user input validation.
- Predict the outcome of an infinite loop and how to prevent it.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
GCSE: Computing - Programming Fundamentals
Year: Year 10
Subject: Computing
Unit: The Art of Programming
Period: Summer Term
Suggested Methodologies
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