Programming with Purpose · Algorithms & Programming

Variables and Control Structures

Using data types, loops, and conditionals to control the execution flow of a program.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do different data types influence the precision and memory usage of a program?
  2. 2When is it more effective to use a loop versus a recursive function?
  3. 3How can conditional logic be optimized to handle complex decision trees?

Common Core State Standards

CSTA: 3A-AP-15
Grade: 9th Grade
Subject: Computer Science
Unit: Programming with Purpose
Period: Algorithms & Programming

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