The Art of Programming · Summer Term
Subroutines and Functions
Modularizing code using subroutines (procedures) and functions.
Key Questions
- Justify the use of subroutines to improve code readability and maintainability.
- Differentiate between a procedure and a function based on their return values.
- Design a program structure using multiple subroutines to perform distinct tasks.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
GCSE: Computing - Programming Fundamentals
Year: Year 10
Subject: Computing
Unit: The Art of Programming
Period: Summer Term
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