Variables: Storing Data
Using inputs and if-then-else statements to create dynamic and responsive programs.
Key Questions
- Explain how variables can be used to track the state of a game.
- Design a Scratch program that uses a variable to keep score.
- Analyze the impact of changing a variable's value on program execution.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
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