Wednesday, 26 February 2014

Constants, variables and data types (3.1.1)

  • data and information
  • constants
  • variables
  • data types
  • purpose of data types
Learning Outcomes

  • understand what is meant by the terms data and information
  • be able to describe the difference between a constant and a variable
  • understand when to use constants and variables in problem solving scenarios
  • understand the different data types available to you. As a minimum, you should know about integer, Boolean, real, character and string data types and how these are represented in the programming language(s) you are using
  • be able to explain the purpose of data types within code
Extension
  • understand and be able to program with 1 and 2 dimensional arrays
  • be able to use NOT, AND and OR when creating Boolean expressions and have experience in using these operators within coded solutions.

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