Loops and Iteration
Computer Science · 6th Year · Programming Fundamentals · 2.º Período

Loops and Iteration

Pupils discover how to make their code more efficient by using loops to repeat instructions.

NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsPrimary Mathematics Curriculum (2023) - Algebra: Rules and PropertiesPrimary Curriculum Framework - Being a Digital Learner

About This Topic

Pupils discover how to make their code more efficient by using loops to repeat instructions.

Key Questions

  1. Why do we use loops in programming?
  2. What is the difference between a 'repeat' and a 'forever' loop?
  3. How do loops save time?

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