📚 Topic Summary
In computer science, parameters are special values that you pass into a function or procedure. Think of a function like a recipe. The parameters are the ingredients you give to the recipe. By changing the parameters, you can make the function behave differently without rewriting the entire function. For example, a function that draws a square might take the side length as a parameter. If you give it a side length of 5, it draws a small square. If you give it a side length of 10, it draws a bigger square.
Parameter worksheets help you understand how different inputs affect the output of a function or program. They are a great way to learn about variables and how they change during program execution.
🧠 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the term with its definition:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Parameter |
A. A named storage location that can hold a value. |
| 2. Argument |
B. A set of instructions that performs a specific task. |
| 3. Variable |
C. A value passed to a function when it is called. |
| 4. Function |
D. A special kind of variable used in a function to receive values. |
| 5. Input |
E. Data provided to a computer program. |
Answers:
- 🎯 1-D
- 💡 2-C
- 📝 3-A
- 💻 4-B
- 🧮 5-E
✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the following paragraph using the words provided:
(function, parameters, input, output, variables)
A _________ is a block of code designed to perform a specific task. It can take _________ as _________, which are then used to calculate an _________. Inside the function, _________ are used to store and manipulate data.
Answers: function, parameters, input, output, variables
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine you're creating a game where a character jumps. What parameters might you use in a 'jump' function, and how would changing those parameters affect the character's jump?