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When an algorithm or a set of algorithms is tested, a program has been created. People work together to plan, create and test these programs. This process of planning, creating, and testing program is called programming and is used to create a wide variety of products such as video games, interactive art projects and digital stories. In second grade, students are expected to develop simple programs that use both sequencing and simple loops to complete a task. These programs may be developed using block-based or unplugged activities. Block-based programs (e.g., Scratch Jr., Tynker) allow students to develop simple algorithms using a computer. Students are also expected to identify events; an event is an action or occurrence detected by a program. |
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