DLCS18.8.4

Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 8

DLCS18.8.4
Create a function to simplify a task.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:

that a function can be used to simplify a task.

Skills

Students are able to:

create and use functions to simplify tasks.

Understanding

Students understand that:

functions are useful tools used abundantly in algorithms.

Vocabulary

function

COS Examples

Example: $3^8 = 3333333*3;$ =(Average) used in a spreadsheet to average a given list of grades.

Aligned Learning Resources

Computer Science Discoveries Unit 3 Chapter 1 Lesson 6: Sprites (18-19)

Computer Science Discoveries Unit 3 Chapter 2 Lesson 15: Velocity (18-19)

Computer Science Discoveries Unit 3 Chapter 2 Lesson 22: Project - Design a Game (18-19)

Computer Science Discoveries Unit 6 Chapter 1 Lesson 9: Make a Game (18-19)

Design by Adaptive Theme