Procedures and functions (3.1.4)

Subject Content

• what procedures and functions are
• when to use procedures and functions
• writing your own procedures and functions
• built-in functions
• parameters
• return values

Learning Outcomes

• understand what procedures and functions are in programming terms
• know when the use of a procedure or function would make sense and would simplify the coded solution
• know how to write and use their own simple procedures and functions
• know about and be able to describe common built in functions in their chosen language(s)
• use common built-in functions in their chosen language(s) when coding solutions to problems
• understand what a parameter is when working with procedures and functions
• know how to use parameters when creating efficient solutions to problems
• understand the concepts of parameters and return values when working with procedures and functions.