๐ Topic Summary
Scratch and Python are both fantastic tools for learning to code, but they handle variables a little differently. In Scratch, variables are visual and easy to manipulate within the blocks. Moving to Python requires understanding data types (like numbers and text) and using specific syntax to define and modify variables. This worksheet will help you connect those dots, making your transition from Scratch to Python smoother!
๐ค Part A: Vocabulary
Match the term with its definition:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Variable |
A. A sequence of characters (letters, numbers, symbols). |
| 2. Data Type |
B. A container for storing values that can change. |
| 3. Integer |
C. A whole number (positive, negative, or zero). |
| 4. String |
D. A category that determines the kind of value a variable can hold. |
| 5. Assignment |
E. The process of giving a value to a variable. |
(Answers: 1-B, 2-D, 3-C, 4-A, 5-E)
โ๏ธ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
In Python, we use the _______ operator (=) to assign a value to a _______. Unlike Scratch, Python requires us to be mindful of _______ _______. For example, if you want to store text, you need to use a _______ data type, enclosing the text in quotation marks. If you want to store a number without decimals, you'd use the _______ data type.
(Answers: assignment, variable, data, types, string, integer)
๐ค Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine you're creating a simple game in Python where the player scores points. Explain how you would create a variable to store the player's score, how you would increase the score when the player earns points, and what data type you would use. Provide a short code example demonstrating this.
