Course Syllabus
Welcome to Computer Programming I--Spring 2019!
Instructor Contact Information
Name: Mr. Andrew Fox
Email: afox4@wcpss.net
Room: Mod 503
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
Announcements:
- Standard 1.00 Test today (1, 3 x 5 card)
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Final Project Links, etc.
- Final Project Submission Link (note that the due date is June 4th, but you may submit early--in fact, early would be awesome!)
- Final Project & Animation Resources
- Final Project Rubric
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Final Exam Materials
- Mock Final Exam (100 questions--just like the State's final exam)
- Final Exam Resources Page
- Standard 1 Materials
Monday, June 3, 2019
Announcements:
- Standard 8.00 Test Today (open note--one page, front and back, handwritten allowed).
- Standard 1.00 Test on Tuesday (1-3x5" card)
-
Final Project Links, etc.
- Final Project Submission Link (note that the due date is June 4th, but you may submit early--in fact, early would be awesome!)
- Final Project & Animation Resources
- Final Project Rubric
-
Final Exam Materials
- Mock Final Exam (100 questions--just like the State's final exam)
- Final Exam Resources Page
Today's Standards & Instruction:
- Standard 8.00 Test Today
- Standard 8.00 Exercises Submittal (these will be used only if the grade is needed. Must be turned in today).
- 8.00 Check Your Understanding (test practice questions)
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8.01 Understand coordinate systems. (3%) & 8.02 Apply procedures to create picture boxes using images. (5%)
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8.03 Animation & Graphics Methods (4%)
- Standard 1 Materials
Friday, May 31, 2019
Announcements:
- Standard 8.00 Test on Monday (open note--one page, front and back, handwritten allowed).
- Standard 1.00 Test on Tuesday (1--3x5" card)
-
Final Project Links, etc.
- Final Project Submission Link (note that the due date is June 4th, but you may submit early--in fact, early would be awesome!)
- Final Project & Animation Resources
- Final Project Rubric
-
Final Exam Materials
- Mock Final Exam (100 questions--just like the State's final exam)
- Final Exam Resources Page
Today's Standards & Instruction:
- Hexadecimal Practice! Yay!
- Standard 1.01 (History of Computers, Hardware, Programming Languages)
- Standard 1.02 Understanding Numbering Systems (Review of binary; hexadecimal today)
- Standard 1.03 Understand Ethics and Security in Programming
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8.01 Understand coordinate systems. (3%) & 8.02 Apply procedures to create picture boxes using images. (5%)
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8.03 Animation & Graphics Methods (4%)
- 8.00 Check Your Understanding (test practice questions)
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Announcements:
- Standard 7.00 Test today (Thursday)
- Standard 8.00 Test on Monday (open note--one page, front and back, handwritten allowed).
- Standard 1.00 Test on Tuesday (not open note)
-
Final Project Links, etc.
- Final Project Submission Link (note that the due date is June 4th, but you may submit early--in fact, early would be awesome!)
- Final Project & Animation Resources
- Final Project Rubric
-
Final Exam Materials
- Mock Final Exam (100 questions--just like the State's final exam)
- Final Exam Resources Page
Today's Standards & Instruction:
- Standard 1.02 Understanding Numbering Systems (Review of binary; hexadecimal today)
- Standard 7.00 Review and Test
- Standard 7.00 Test Prep Questions (please read note on the instructions--you'll want to take this more than once). Test tomorrow! I will teach from these questions tomorrow prior to the test.
- Standard 7.00 Test
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Standard 1.03 Understand Ethics and Security in Programming
- Standard 1.00 Review Questions
-
8.01 Understand coordinate systems. (3%) & 8.02 Apply procedures to create picture boxes using images. (5%)
-
8.03 Animation & Graphics Methods (4%)
- 8.00 Check Your Understanding (test practice questions)
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Announcements:
- Standard 7.00 Test on Thursday
- Standard 8.00 Test on Monday (open note--one page, front and back, handwritten allowed).
- Standard 1.00 Test on Tuesday (not open note)
-
Final Project Links, etc.
- Final Project Submission Link (note that the due date is June 4th, but you may submit early--in fact, early would be awesome!)
- Final Project & Animation Resources
- Final Project Rubric
-
Final Exam Materials
- Mock Final Exam (100 questions--just like the State's final exam)
- Final Exam Resources Page
Today's Standards & Instruction:
- Standard 1.02 Understanding Numbering Systems (Binary only today; hexadecimal tomorrow)
- Standard 7.00 Test Prep Questions (please read note on the instructions--you'll want to take this more than once). Test tomorrow! I will teach from these questions tomorrow prior to the test.
- Standard 1.01 (Programming Languages Slides 50-68)
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Announcements:
- 7.03 & 7.04 Quiz Today
- Standard 7.00 Test on Thursday
- Final Project & Animation Resources Page
- Final Project Rubric
Today's Standards & Instruction:
- Final Exam Mock Final and Resources Page
- Final Project Submission Link (note that the due date is June 4th, but you may submit early)
- Standards 7.03 & 7.04 Check Your Understanding
- 7.03 & 7.04 Quiz
- Standard 1.01 (Components of a Computer slides 19-49)
- Final projects
Math (7.03) and String (7.04) Class Resources
Friday, May 24, 2019
Announcements:
- 7.03 & 7.04 Quiz on Tuesday
- Standard 7.00 Test on Thursday
- Final Project & Animation Resources Page
- Final Project Rubric
Today's Standards & Instruction:
- Standards 7.03 & 7.04 Check Your Understanding
- 703_704_Study_Guide-1.docx (not for a grade--only for your reference)
- Finish Math (7.03) and String (7.04) Class exercises today.
- Work on final projects
- Final project status checks
Math (7.03) and String (7.04) Class Resources
Want to Work Ahead?
8.01 Understand coordinate systems. (3%) & 8.02 Apply procedures to create picture boxes using images. (5%)
- 8.01_Understand_coordinate_systems_vb-2.pptx
- 8.02_Apply_procedures_to_create_picture_boxes_using_images_vb_final-2.pptx
- 801_and_802_Exercises.docx
Thursday, May 23, 2019
Announcements:
- 7.03 & 7.04 Quiz on Tuesday
- Standard 7.00 Test on Thursday
- Final Project & Animation Resources Page
- Final Project Rubric
Today's Standards & Instruction:
- Math (7.03) and String (7.04) Class today.
- Demo of Math Class Exercise
- String Class Gallery walk
- Everyday English definition of what your string class function is
- Breakdown of syntax (diagram with lead lines)
- Example
Math (7.03) and String (7.04) Class Resources
Want to Work Ahead?
8.01 Understand coordinate systems. (3%) & 8.02 Apply procedures to create picture boxes using images. (5%)
- 8.01_Understand_coordinate_systems_vb-2.pptx
- 8.02_Apply_procedures_to_create_picture_boxes_using_images_vb_final-2.pptx
- 801_and_802_Exercises.docx
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Announcements:
Today's Standards & Instruction:
- Finish checking exercises 4 and 5 for 7.02 today.
- First final project status check.
- Start working on 7.03 and 7.04 Exercises. We will move forward with those with added instruction tomorrow.
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7.02--Apply One-Dimensional Arrays
- Instructional Materials: 702_Apply_Arrays-1.ppt
- Exercises: 702_Programming_Exercises.docx
- Algorithms for Exercises #4 & 5: 7.02 DrawCard & RandomNum Algorithm.docx
Want to Work Ahead?
Math (7.03) and String (7.04) Class
8.01 Understand coordinate systems. (3%) & 8.02 Apply procedures to create picture boxes using images. (5%)
- 8.01_Understand_coordinate_systems_vb-2.pptx
- 8.02_Apply_procedures_to_create_picture_boxes_using_images_vb_final-2.pptx
- 801_and_802_Exercises.docx
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Announcements:
- Standard 7.02 quiz today.
- Final Project & Animation Resources Page
- Final Project Rubric
Today's Standards & Instruction:
- Check exercises 4 and 5 for 7.02 today.
- Review for the quiz of you haven't already.
- 7.02 Practice Questions Review Data
- 7.02 Quiz
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7.02--Apply One-Dimensional Arrays
- Instructional Materials: 702_Apply_Arrays-1.ppt
- Exercises: 702_Programming_Exercises.docx
- Algorithms for Exercises #4 & 5: 7.02 DrawCard & RandomNum Algorithm.docx
Want to Work Ahead?
Math (7.03) and String (7.04) Class
8.01 Understand coordinate systems. (3%) & 8.02 Apply procedures to create picture boxes using images. (5%)
- 8.01_Understand_coordinate_systems_vb-2.pptx
- 8.02_Apply_procedures_to_create_picture_boxes_using_images_vb_final-2.pptx
- 801_and_802_Exercises.docx
8.03 Animation & Graphics Methods (4%)
Monday, May 20, 2019
Announcements:
- Standard 7.02 quiz moved to Tuesday (because practice questions were not open over the weekend).
- Girls Go CyberStart Competition
- Final Project & Animation Resources Page
- Final Project Rubric
Today's Standards & Instruction:
- 7.02 Practice Questions (now open for multiple retakes; my apologies for not having this open over the weekend).
- Complete all exercises for 7.02 today.
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7.02--Apply One-Dimensional Arrays
- Instructional Materials: 702_Apply_Arrays-1.ppt
- Exercises: 702_Programming_Exercises.docx
- Algorithms for Exercises #4 & 5: 7.02 DrawCard & RandomNum Algorithm.docx
Want to Work Ahead?
Math (7.03) and String (7.04) Class
8.01 Understand coordinate systems. (3%) & 8.02 Apply procedures to create picture boxes using images. (5%)
- 8.01_Understand_coordinate_systems_vb-2.pptx
- 8.02_Apply_procedures_to_create_picture_boxes_using_images_vb_final-2.pptx
- 801_and_802_Exercises.docx
8.03 Animation & Graphics Methods (4%)
Friday, May 17, 2019
Announcements:
- Standard 7.02 quiz moved to Monday
- Girls Go CyberStart Competition
- Final Project & Animation Resources Page
- Final Project Rubric
Today's Standards & Instruction:
- 7.02 Practice Questions
- Complete all exercises for 7.02 today.
-
7.02--Apply One-Dimensional Arrays
- Instructional Materials: 702_Apply_Arrays-1.ppt
- Exercises: 702_Programming_Exercises.docx
- Algorithms for Exercises #4 & 5: 7.02 DrawCard & RandomNum Algorithm.docx
Want to Work Ahead?
Math (7.03) and String (7.04) Class
8.01 Understand coordinate systems. (3%) & 8.02 Apply procedures to create picture boxes using images. (5%)
- 8.01_Understand_coordinate_systems_vb-2.pptx
- 8.02_Apply_procedures_to_create_picture_boxes_using_images_vb_final-2.pptx
- 801_and_802_Exercises.docx
8.03 Animation & Graphics Methods (4%)
Thursday, May 16, 2019
Announcements:
- Standard 7.02 quiz moved to Monday.
- Girls Go CyberStart Competition
- Final Project & Animation Resources Page
- Final Project Rubric
Today's Standards & Instruction:
- Complete all exercises for 7.02 today.
-
7.02--Apply One-Dimensional Arrays
- Instructional Materials: 702_Apply_Arrays-1.ppt
- Exercises: 702_Programming_Exercises.docx
- Algorithms for Exercises #4 & 5: 7.02 DrawCard & RandomNum Algorithm.docx
Want to Work Ahead?
Math (7.03) and String (7.04) Class
8.01 Understand coordinate systems. (3%) & 8.02 Apply procedures to create picture boxes using images. (5%)
- 8.01_Understand_coordinate_systems_vb-2.pptx
- 8.02_Apply_procedures_to_create_picture_boxes_using_images_vb_final-2.pptx
- 801_and_802_Exercises.docx
8.03 Animation & Graphics Methods (4%)
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Announcements:
- Standard 7.02 quiz Friday
- Girls Go CyberStart Competition
- Final Project & Animation Resources Page
- Final Project Rubric
Today's Standards & Instruction:
- Continue with yesterday's assignments.
- You should try to finish 7.02 exercises today or at least get through exercise #4. Remember, algorithms for exercises #4 and 5 are posted below.
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Announcements:
- Standard 7.02 quiz Friday
- Girls Go CyberStart Competition
- Final Project & Animation Resources Page
- Final Project Rubric
Today's Standards & Instruction:
- Final Project Paragraph (complete this if you haven't already)
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7.02--Apply One-Dimensional Arrays
- Instructional Materials: 702_Apply_Arrays-1.ppt
- Exercises: 702_Programming_Exercises.docx
- Algorithms for Exercises #4 & 5: 7.02 DrawCard & RandomNum Algorithm.docx
Want to Work Ahead?
Math (7.03) and String (7.04) Class
8.01 Understand coordinate systems. (3%) & 8.02 Apply procedures to create picture boxes using images. (5%)
- 8.01_Understand_coordinate_systems_vb-2.pptx
- 8.02_Apply_procedures_to_create_picture_boxes_using_images_vb_final-2.pptx
- 801_and_802_Exercises.docx
8.03 Animation & Graphics Methods (4%)
Monday, May 13, 2019
Announcements:
- Standard 7.01 quiz today
- Girls Go CyberStart Competition
- Final Project & Animation Resources Page
- Final Project Rubric
Today's Standards & Instruction:
- Final Project Paragraph
- Complete 7.01 Review Questions
- 7.01 Question Review
- 7.01 Quiz
Friday, May 10, 2019
Announcements:
- Standard 7.01 quiz postponed to Monday 5/13/2019 as I posted the wrong review questions.
- Girls Go CyberStart Competition
- Final Project & Animation Resources Page
- Final Project Rubric
Today's Standards & Instruction:
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Finish All Exercises for 7.01 (Checks will be in Class)
- 7.01 Apply Sub Procedures/Methods and User Defined Functions (Instruction on Slides 28-34: Calling Subs with ByRef References).
- Complete 7.01 Review Questions before leaving
Thursday, May 9, 2019
Announcements:
- Standard 7.01 quiz tomorrow (Friday 5/10/2019).
- Girls Go CyberStart Competition
- Final Project & Animation Resources Page
- Final Project Rubric
Today's Standards & Instruction:
-
Finish All Exercises for 7.01 (Checks will be in Class)
- 7.01 Apply Sub Procedures/Methods and User Defined Functions (Instruction on Slides 28-34: Calling Subs with ByRef References).
- Complete 7.01 Review Questions before leaving
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Announcements:
- Standard 6.00 TEST on TODAY.
- Standard 7.01 Quiz tomorrow during the second half of class.
- Girls Go CyberStart Competition
- Final Project & Animation Resources Page
- Final Project Rubric
Today's Standards & Instruction:
-
Instruction over Functions
- 7.01 Apply Sub Procedures/Methods and User Defined Functions (Instruction on Slides 28-34: Calling Subs with ByRef References).
- Take Questions over Standard 6.00 Materials for Test today.
- Take Standard 6.00 test.
- Work on 7.01 Exercises #6 & 7 (strive to complete TODAY)
- Check 7.01 Exercises #4 and 5 in Class (will happen AFTER test)
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Announcements:
- Standard 6.00 TEST on Wednesday.
- Girls Go CyberStart Competition
- Final Project & Animation Resources Page
- Final Project Rubric
Today's Standards & Instruction:
- 7.01 Apply Sub Procedures/Methods and User Defined Functions (Instruction on Slides 19-21: Calling Subs with ByRef References).
- Instruction over ByRef
- 701_Applying_Sub_Procedures_vb-1.pptx
- 701_Programming_Exercises.docx (Exercises #4 & 5 Need to be Completed TODAY)
- Check Exercises #1-3 In Class
- Take Questions on Standard 6.00 Materials for Test Tomorrow
Monday, May 6, 2019
Announcements:
- Standard 6.00 TEST on Wednesday.
- Girls Go CyberStart Competition:
- Final Project & Animation Resources Page
- Final Project Rubric
Today's Standards & Instruction:
- 7.01 Apply Sub Procedures/Methods and User Defined Functions (Instruction on Slides 1-18: Calling Subs and ByVal References).
Friday, May 3, 2019
Announcements:
- Girls Go CyberStart Competition: Game portion of the competition is now open! Remember, Friday SMART lunch is open to you all too! Both halves.
- Final Project & Animation Resources Page (updated last week).
- Final Project Rubric
Today's Standards & Instruction:
- Standard 6.03: Use TryParse to Validate User Input
- Standard 6.02: Apply Procedures to Develop Message, Input, and Dialog Boxes
Today's Class Agenda:
- 6.03 TryParse Check Exercises in Groups
- 3 x 5 Notecards for quiz (fill out and return to Mr. Fox)
- Practice Questions for 6.02 and 6.03 Quiz (take, review with your group, ask questions of Mr. Fox)
- 6.02 & 6.03 Quiz
- Standard 6 Exercises:
Thursday, May 2, 2019
Announcements:
- Girls Go CyberStart Competition: Game portion of the competition is now open! Remember, Friday SMART lunch is open to you all too! Both halves.
- Final Project & Animation Resources Page (updated last week).
- Final Project Rubric
Today's Standards & Instruction:
- Standard 6.03: Use TryParse to Validate User Input
- Standard 6.02: Apply Procedures to Develop Message, Input, and Dialog Boxes
Today's Class Agenda:
- Finish 6.02 World War II checks; help all group members get caught up
- 6.03 TryParse Instruction and Demo
- 6.03 Exercises (Do NOT start until after instruction)
- Standard 6 Exercises:
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Announcements:
- 6.01 Quiz Retake Today during SMART Lunch
- Girls Go CyberStart Competition: Game portion of the competition is now open! Remember, Friday SMART lunch is open to you all too! Both halves.
- Final Project & Animation Resources Page (updated last week).
- Final Project Rubric
Today's Standards & Instruction:
- Standard 1.01: Evolution of Computers and Programming Languages
- Standard 6.02: Apply Procedures to Develop Message, Input, and Dialog Boxes
Today's Class Agenda:
- Instruction over 6.02, then do exercises for 6.02 (there are only three and two of them you're just adding on to from 6.01).
- Finish In-Class Checks of Standard 6.01 (Apply Procedures to Develop Menus, List Box, and Combo Box Objects); updates will be put in PowerSchool today about your current progress on these exercises.
- Begin checking 6.02 Exercises
- Standard 6 Exercises:
Monday, April 29, 2019
Announcements:
- 6.01 Quiz Retake Tomorrow during SMART Lunch
- Girls Go CyberStart Competition: Game portion of the competition is now open! Remember, Friday SMART lunch is open to you all too! Both halves.
- Final Project & Animation Resources Page (updated last week).
- Final Project Rubric
Today's Standards & Instruction:
- Standard 1.01: Evolution of Computers and Programming Languages
- Standard 6.02: Apply Procedures to Develop Message, Input, and Dialog Boxes
Today's Class Agenda:
- Instruction over 6.02, then do exercises for 6.02 (there are only three and two of them you're just adding on to from 6.01).
- Finish In-Class Checks of Standard 6.01 (Apply Procedures to Develop Menus, List Box, and Combo Box Objects); updates will be put in PowerSchool today about your current progress on these exercises.
- Begin checking 6.02 Exercises
- Standard 6 Exercises:
Friday, April 26, 2019
Announcements:
- 6.01 Quiz Today
- Girls Go CyberStart Competition: Game portion of the competition is now open! Remember, Friday SMART lunch is open to you all too! Both halves.
- Final Project & Animation Resources Page (updated two days ago).
- Final Project Rubric
Today's Standards & Instruction:
- Standard 1.01: Evolution of Computers and Programming Languages
- Standard 6.01: Apply Procedures to Develop Menus, List Box, and Combo Box Objects
Today's Class Agenda:
- Review commonly missed question in the 6.01 Check Your Understanding.
- Finish In-Class Checks of Standard 6.01 (Apply Procedures to Develop Menus, List Box, and Combo Box Objects); updates will be put in PowerSchool today about your current progress on these exercises.
- A few minutes for last minute questions before the quiz.
- Take the 6.01 Quiz (10 questions).
- Standard 6 Exercises:
Thursday, April 25, 2019
Announcements:
- 6.01 Quiz Tomorrow
- Girls Go CyberStart Competition: Game portion of the competition is now open!
- Final Project & Animation Resources Page (updated today).
- Final Project Rubric
Today's Standards & Instruction:
- Standard 1.01: Evolution of Computers and Programming Languages
- Standard 6.01: Apply Procedures to Develop Menus, List Box, and Combo Box Objects
Today's Checks:
- When you finish the 6.01 exercises, take the 6.01 Check Your Understanding to practice for tomorrow's quiz.
- Finish In-Class Checks of Standard 6.01 (Apply Procedures to Develop Menus, List Box, and Combo Box Objects); updates will be put in PowerSchool today about your current progress on these exercises
- Standard 6 Exercises:
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Announcements:
- Girls Go CyberStart Competition: Our club qualified for the second round!
- Final Project & Animation Resources Page (updated today).
Today's Standards & Instruction:
- Standard 1.01: Evolution of Computers and Programming Languages
-
1.01_Evolution_of_Computers_and_Programming_Languages.pptx
-
Mark I (IBM & Harvard)
1944 Computer History: IBM ASCC "Harvard Mark 1" world's largest electro-mechanical calculator
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bN7AdQmd8So -
ENIAC
1946 ENIAC Computer History Remastered FULL VERSION First Large Digital Elec. Computer Educational
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGk9W65vXNA - Standard 6.01: Apply Procedures to Develop Menus, List Box, and Combo Box Objects
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Mark I (IBM & Harvard)
-
1.01_Evolution_of_Computers_and_Programming_Languages.pptx
Today's Checks:
- In-Class Checks of Standard 6.01 (Apply Procedures to Develop Menus, List Box, and Combo Box Objects); updates will be put in PowerSchool today about your current progress on these exercises
- Standard 6 Exercises:
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Announcements:
- Girls Go CyberStart Competition: Our club qualified for the second round!
- Final Project & Animation Resources Page (updated today).
Today's Checks:
- In-Class Checks of Standard 6.01 (Apply Procedures to Develop Menus, List Box, and Combo Box Objects); updates will be put in PowerSchool today about your current progress on these exercises
- 6.02 Exercises: I will begin checking these tomorrow.
Late Work: Check PowerSchool and Canvas (many of you...over 50% didn't submit these exercises).
- 5.05 Exercise #6 Submittal
- 5.05 Exercise #7 Submittal
- 5.05 Looping Practice (Word document from yesterday)
Friday, April 12, 2019
Announcements:
- Girls Go CyberStart Competition (no coding experience required). We are currently in 2nd Place in North Carolina for the number of students registered. If you haven't signed up, check your email and sign up. We are just a handful behind being #1 in the State which translates to $1,000 for PCHS.
- Animation Resources Page (updated three weeks ago).
- Standard 5.00 Test TODAY.
To Do:
- REVIEW WITH MR. FOX FOR STANDARD 5.00 TEST.
- Ensure that you review debugging tools. This is the only new section that I added to the test (it is matching). Other questions are the same or similar.
- NOTES ON THE PRACTICE TEST. Here are my notes on questions 1-15 on the practice test.
- Study Guide for 5.05. This is for your reference and not for a grade.
- Standard 6 materials (posted 6.01 Thursday/posted 6.02 Friday) are linked below.
- Practice 5.00 Test
- If you have completed all other work, you may start on Standard 6 (more standard 6 materials have been posted today:
Thursday, April 11, 2019
Announcements:
- Girls Go CyberStart Competition (no coding experience required). We are currently in 2nd Place in North Carolina for the number of students registered. If you haven't signed up, check your email and sign up. We are just a handful behind being #1 in the State which translates to $1,000 for PCHS.
- Animation Resources Page (updated three weeks ago).
- Standard 5.00 Test THIS Friday, April 12: Moved due to me being unexpectedly out on Wednesday.
To Do:
- REVIEW WITH MR. FOX FOR STANDARD 5.00 TEST TOMORROW.
- NOTES ON THE PRACTICE TEST. Here are my notes on questions 1-15 on the practice test from yesterday. Take a look at what you missed. Probably well worth your time to review and retake. I'll have notes for you in class on 16-29 tomorrow.
- Study Guide for 5.05. This is for your reference and not for a grade.
- Standard 6 materials (posted 6.01 Thursday/posted 6.02 Friday) are linked below.
- Practice 5.00 Test
- If you have completed all other work, you may start on Standard 6 (more standard 6 materials have been posted today:
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Announcements:
- Girls Go CyberStart Competition (no coding experience required). We are currently in 2nd Place in North Carolina for the number of students registered. If you haven't signed up, check your email and sign up. We are just a handful behind being #1 in the State which translates to $1,000 for PCHS.
- Animation Resources Page (updated three weeks ago).
- Standard 5.00 Test THIS Friday, April 12: Moved due to me being unexpectedly out on Wednesday.
To Do:
- Continue with all materials below (particularly use the notes, etc. to study for the 5.00 test).
- NOTES ON THE PRACTICE TEST. Here are my notes on questions 1-15 on the practice test from yesterday. Take a look at what you missed. Probably well worth your time to review and retake. I'll have notes for you in class on 16-29 tomorrow.
- Study Guide for 5.05. This is for your reference and not for a grade.
- Standard 6 materials (posted 6.01 Thursday/posted 6.02 Friday) are linked below.
- Practice 5.00 Test
- If you have completed all other work, you may start on Standard 6 (more standard 6 materials have been posted today:
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Announcements:
- Girls Go CyberStart Competition (no coding experience required).
- Animation Resources Page (updated three weeks ago).
-
The Trick To Surviving A High-Stakes, High-Pressure Job? Try A Checklist (Hidden Brain Podcast about Checklists)
To Do:
- Standard 5.00 Test THIS Thursday, April 11
- Standard 6 materials (posted 6.01 Thursday/posted 6.02 Friday) are linked below. The expectation is that you work ahead in those if you've finished everything below.
- Practice 5.00 Test
- Submit yesterday's work and finish it if you have not. Here are the links:
- 5.05 Exercise #6 Submittal
- 5.05 Exercise #7 Submittal
- 5.05 Looping Practice (Word document from yesterday)
- If you have completed all other work, you may start on Standard 6 (more standard 6 materials have been posted today:
Monday, April 8, 2019
Announcements:
- Girls Go CyberStart Competition (no coding experience required).
- Animation Resources Page (updated three weeks ago).
To Do:
- Standard 5.00 Test THIS Thursday, April 11
- Standard 6 materials (posted 6.01 Thursday/posted 6.02 Friday) are linked below. The expectation is that you work ahead in those if you've finished everything below.
- Submit yesterday's work and finish it if you have not. Here are the links:
- 5.05 Exercise #6 Submittal
- 5.05 Exercise #7 Submittal
- 5.05 Looping Practice (Word document from yesterday)
- If you have completed all other work, you may start on Standard 6 (more standard 6 materials have been posted today:
Friday, April 5, 2019
Announcements:
- Girls Go CyberStart Competition (no coding experience required).
- Animation Resources Page (updated two weeks ago).
To Do:
- Standard 6 materials (posted 6.01 yesterday/posted 6.02 today) are linked below. The expectation is that you work ahead in those if you've finished everything below.
- Submit yesterday's work and finish it if you have not. Here are the links:
- 5.05 Exercise #6 Submittal
- 5.05 Exercise #7 Submittal
- 5.05 Looping Practice (Word document from yesterday)
- If you have completed all other work, you may start on Standard 6 (more standard 6 materials have been posted today:
Thursday, April 4, 2019
Announcements:
- Girls Go CyberStart Competition (no coding experience required).
- Animation Resources Page (updated two weeks ago).
To Do:
- Submit yesterday's Work and finish it if you have not. Here are the links:
- 5.05 Exercise #6 Submittal
- 5.05 Exercise #7 Submittal
- 5.05 Looping Practice (Word document from yesterday)
- If you have completed all other work, you may start on Standard 6:
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Announcements:
- Girls Go CyberStart Competition (no coding experience required).
- Animation Resources Page (updated two weeks ago).
To Do:
- 5.05 Check Your Understanding (retake this today; I put some feedback on a couple of the questions that will help you; no code required to get it and take as many times as you need; look at question #10 in particular).
- Finish Looping Writing Assignments if you have not
- Finish 5.05 Exercises 6 & 7: I will put up a submittal link by tomorrow for these.
- NEW ASSIGNMENT (submittal link will be up tomorrow): 5.05_Looping_Practice-1.docx
- Compound Interest Special Assignment Background Article (only work on this if Mr. Fox has discussed with you).
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Announcements:
- Girls Go CyberStart Competition (no coding experience required).
- Animation Resources Page (updated two weeks ago).
To Do:
- 5.05 Check Your Understanding
- Finish Looping Writing Assignments
- Finish 5.05 Exercises 6 & 7: These will be checked off by Mr. Fox
- Compound Interest Special Assignment Background Article (only work on this if Mr. Fox has discussed with you).
Monday, April 1, 2019
Announcements:
- Basketball Bracket Competition Update--New Standings!
- Girls Go CyberStart Competition (no coding experience required).
- Animation Resources Page (updated two weeks ago).
To Do:
Thursday, March 27, 2019
Announcements:
- Girls Go CyberStart Competition (no coding experience required).
- Animation Resources Page (updated two weeks ago).
To Do:
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Announcements:
- Girls Go CyberStart Competition (no coding experience required).
- Animation Resources Page (updated two weeks ago).
To Do:
- Looping Writing Assignments
-
Resources for Looping
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Do exercises #4 (Average Grade) and #5 (Motivation) see below for key info.
- You must do an algorithm and a flow chart before you begin coding and Mr. Fox must check these off.
- Compound Interest Special Assignment Background Article (only work on this if Mr. Fox has discussed with you).
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Announcements:
- Quarter ends today. ALL old work was due on 3/19.
- Missed yesterday's test because you were absent? See Mr. Fox.
- Girls Go CyberStart Competition for Scholarships (no coding experience required).
- Animation Resources Page (updated two weeks ago).
To Do:
- 5.05 Test Prep 1
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Finish checking 5.05 Exercise #3 (need to check about half the class)
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Do exercises #4 (Average Grade) and #5 (Motivation) see below for key info.
- You must do an algorithm and a flow chart before you begin coding and Mr. Fox must check these off.
- Compound Interest Special Assignment Background Article (only work on this if Mr. Fox has discussed with you).
Monday, March 25, 2019
Announcements:
- Quarter ends tomorrow (March 26, 2019). ALL old work was due on 3/19.
- Monday (3/25): Standard 2.00 test: see below for materials.
- Girls Go CyberStart Competition for Scholarships (no coding experience required).
- NCAA Tournament Basketball Resources (updated 3/15 morning)
- Animation Resources Page (updated two weeks).
To Do:
- Current NCAA Bracket Standings after the first two rounds.
- Silent Study Time for 2.00 Test today; please, please please study the following two quiz retakes closely. You may take them if you like.
- 2.01 Quiz Retake (now open without a code)
- 2.02 Quiz Retake (now open without a code)
- Materials for today's Standard 2.00 test (note the new ppt for Standard 2.03--Commenting--these materials will be on the test)
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After finishing the test, please work on 5.05 Exercise #3 (silently until all are done with today's lesson)
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You will want to use a "Do While" loop (look at slides 12 to 20 in the 5.05 PowerPoint)
- If you study the code on slide 20, you will get lots of great hints about how to complete this exercise.
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You will want to use a "Do While" loop (look at slides 12 to 20 in the 5.05 PowerPoint)
Friday, March 22, 2019
Announcements:
- Quarter ends March 26, 2019. ALL old work was due on 3/19.
- Monday (3/25): Standard 2.00 test: see below for materials.
- Girls Go CyberStart Competition for Scholarships (no coding experience required).
- NCAA Tournament Basketball Resources (updated 3/15 morning)
- Animation Resources Page (updated two weeks).
To Do:
- Current NCAA Bracket Standings after half the first round! (Tied for first place: 1st Period Team of Jorrin, Xavier, Arjun, and Pranav and 3rd Period Team of Dhruv, Enis, Youssef); 4 teams currently in 3rd Place. 4th Period is led by the team of Corey, Sarah, Varun, and Ali). More games today and ALL weekend!
- 5.05 For...Next Loop Warm Up (should be completed individually, but you can work together to solve if needed). Link for the extra credit portion.
- Standard 2.00 Study Guide Due today (if not completed today).
- Materials for Monday's Standard 2.00 test (note the new ppt for Standard 2.03--Commenting--these materials will be on the test)
- NCAA Bracket Group Submittal (Due Today)
- Battle App Group Submittal (Due Today)
Announcements:
- Quarter ends March 26, 2019. ALL old work was due on 3/19.
- Monday (3/25) the test (changed from Friday).
- Girls Go CyberStart Competition for Scholarships (no coding experience required).
- NCAA Tournament Basketball Resources (updated 3/15 morning)
- Animation Resources Page (updated two weeks).
To Do:
- Finish Basketball application beta testing, and enter predictions.
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Announcements:
- Quarter ends March 26, 2019. ALL old work was due on 3/19.
- Monday (3/25) the test (changed from Friday).
- Girls Go CyberStart Competition for Scholarships (no coding experience required).
- NCAA Tournament Basketball Resources (updated 3/15 morning)
- Animation Resources Page (updated two weeks).
To Do:
- Finish Basketball application beta testing, and enter predictions.
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Announcements:
- Quarter ends March 26, 2019. ALL old work is due today. No late work will be accepted after this point.
- We will be squeezing in two quizzes AND a test over Standard 2 before the quarter ends. Make sure you are studying this standard as we go through it. First quiz will be next Monday (3/18). Wednesday (3/20) will be the second quiz. Monday (3/25) the test (changed from Friday).
- Girls Go CyberStart Competition for Scholarships (no coding experience required).
- NCAA Tournament Basketball Resources (updated 3/15 morning)
- Animation Resources Page (updated last week).
To Do:
- Finish Basketball application beta testing, and enter predictions.
Monday, March 18, 2019
Announcements:
- Quarter ends March 26, 2019. ALL old work is due tomorrow: Tuesday, March 19. No late work will be accepted after this point.
- We will be squeezing in two quizzes AND a test over Standard 2 before the quarter ends. Make sure you are studying this standard as we go through it. First quiz will be next Monday (3/18). Wednesday (3/20) will be the second quiz. Friday (3/22) the test.
- Girls Go CyberStart Competition for Scholarships (no coding experience required). Email Mr. Fox (afox4@wcpss.net) if you're interested and he will get you added to the list when they allow for group registration.
- NCAA Tournament Basketball Resources (updated 3/15 morning)
- Animation Resources Page (updated last week).
To Do:
- Review of Check Your Understanding for Standard 2.00
- Review before quiz for 2.01 (Specifics)
- Basketball application: a look at the brackets
- Finalize apps and begin beta testing (season results and real world data sheet to test with).
Friday, March 15, 2019
- Today is devoted to your basketball applications. Please see this planning checklist for information. Read it thoroughly as there are actions and protocols you must take in it.
- See yesterday's assignments and announcements. Remember 2.01 quiz on Monday over this material only: 201_Programming_Process_final.pptx
- Take the 2.00 Check Your Understanding (this covers 2.01 and 2.02) for practice today. I'll review it on Monday before you take the quiz!
Thursday, March 14, 2019
Announcements:
- Quarter ends March 26, 2019. ALL old work is due on Tuesday, March 19. No late work will be accepted after this point.
- We will be squeezing in two quizzes AND a test over Standard 2 before the quarter ends. Make sure you are studying this standard as we go through it. First quiz will be next Monday (3/18). Wednesday (3/20) will be the second quiz. Friday (3/22) the test.
- Girls Go CyberStart Competition for Scholarships (no coding experience required).
- NCAA Tournament Basketball Resources (updated 3/14 morning)
- Animation Resources Page (updated last week).
To Do:
- Check Your Understanding for Standard 2.00
- 5.05 Looping: For Next Loop
- Due today: Exercise #2 from 5.05 (see below for resources)
- 5.05_Apply_Looping_Structures_final-1.ppt
- 5.05_Programming_Exercises-2.docx
- 2.02 Problem Solving Tools
- Finalize Battle App
- Begin Basketball Application Planning
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Announcements:
- Quarter ends March 26, 2019. ALL old work is due on Tuesday, March 19. No late work will be accepted after this point.
- We will be squeezing in two quizzes AND a test over Standard 2 before the quarter ends. Make sure you are studying this standard as we go through it. First quiz will be next Monday (3/18). Wednesday (3/20) will be the second quiz. Friday (3/22) the test.
- Girls Go CyberStart Competition for Scholarships (no coding experience required).
- NCAA Tournament Basketball Resources (updated 3/12 afternoon)
- Animation Resources Page (updated last week).
To Do:
- 5.05 Looping Introduction
- For Next Loop Demonstration
- Due today: Exercise #1 from 5.05 (see below for resources)
- 5.05_Apply_Looping_Structures_final-1.ppt
- 5.05_Programming_Exercises-2.docx
- 2.02 Problem Solving Tools
- Apply Flow Chart to your Algorithm for "Battle" App
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Announcements:
- 5.04 (Decision Structures) Quiz Retakes TODAY
- NCAA Tournament Basketball Resources
- Animation Resources Page (I will be adding to this page throughout the semester if you are interested in learning animation/creating games; right now only one video is posted).
To Do:
- 5.04 Group Programming Challenge/Finish
- 5.04 Decision Making Structures Exercises Checks
- 201_Programming_Process_final.pptx
Monday, March 11, 2019
Announcements:
- 5.04 (Decision Structures) Quiz Retakes Tomorrow
- Animation Resources Page (I will be adding to this page throughout the semester if you are interested in learning animation/creating games; right now only one video is posted).
- Fun read about Artificial Intelligence naming paint colors
To Do:
- 5.04 Group Programming Challenge/Finish
- 201_Programming_Process_final.pptx
Friday, March 8, 2019
Announcements:
- 5.04 (Decision Structures) Quiz Today
- Animation Resources Page (I will be adding to this page throughout the semester if you are interested in learning animation/creating games; right now only one video is posted).
- Fun read about Artificial Intelligence naming paint colors:
To Do:
- Review & Retake 5.04 Check Your Understanding #3
- 5.04 Group Programming Challenge/Finish
- 5.04 Decision Making Structures Exercises Checks (grades will be entered today on this)--Finish Checking Today; tomorrow will be review and clean up before Friday's quiz.
- PowerPoint and Exercises
You may proceed to looping (Std. 5.05) if you have Mr. Fox's permission. The resources are below:
Thursday, March 7, 2019
Announcements:
- 5.04 (Decision Structures) Quiz this Friday
- Animation Resources Page (I will be adding to this page throughout the semester if you are interested in learning animation/creating games; right now only one video is posted).
To Do:
-
5.04 Check Your Understanding #3
5.04 Group Programming Challenge/Review - 5.04 Decision Making Structures Exercises Checks (grades will be entered today on this)--Finish Checking Today; tomorrow will be review and clean up before Friday's quiz.
- PowerPoint and Exercises
You may proceed to looping (Std. 5.05) if you have Mr. Fox's permission. The resources are below:
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Announcements:
- 5.04 (Decision Structures) Quiz this Friday
- Animation Resources Page (I will be adding to this page throughout the semester if you are interested in learning animation/creating games; right now only one video is posted).
To Do:
- Reteach/relook at 5.04 Check Your Understanding #2
- 5 minute review before retake.
- Retake 5.04 Check Your Understanding #2 (password protected)
- 5.04 Decision Making Structures Exercises Checks (grades will be entered today on this)--Finish Checking Today; tomorrow will be review and clean up before Friday's quiz.
- PowerPoint and Exercises
You may proceed to looping (Std. 5.05) if you have Mr. Fox's permission. The resources are below:
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Announcements:
- 5.04 (Decision Structures) Quiz this Friday
To Do:
- Quick Cuts Project Analysis (update on grading)
- Take 5.04 Check Your Understanding #2 (password protected)
- 5.04 Decision Making Structures Exercises Checks--continue checking today; only do this if you have completed the "Quick Cuts Project Approach Analysis."
- PowerPoint and Exercises
You may proceed to looping (Std. 5.05) if you have Mr. Fox's permission. The resources are below:
Monday, March 4, 2019
Announcements:
- 5.04 (Decision Structures) Quiz moved to this Friday
To Do:
- Review of selected questions from 5.04 Check Your Understanding.
- If....Then question structure (43% correct)
- Random Numbers Ranges (36% correct)
- Logical Operators (28% correct)
- Retake 5.04 Check Your Understanding (passcode locked until time).
- Quick Cuts Project Approach Analysis; Due Today; Submit it here. Many of you submitted this on Friday
- 5.04 Decision Making Structures Exercises Checks--continue checking today; only do this if you have completed the "Quick Cuts Project Approach Analysis."
- PowerPoint and Exercises
You may proceed to looping (Std. 5.05) if you have Mr. Fox's permission. The resources are below:
Friday, March 1, 2019
Announcements:
- 5.04 (Decision Structures) Quiz moved to next Wednesday
To Do
- Quick Cuts Project Approach Analysis; Due Monday; Submit it here.
- Due WEDNESDAY (before ANY other work or exercises): 5.04 Study Guide; Submit it here. Make sure to differ your fonts. You may skip questions 1 & 2. I will go over those with you tomorrow.
- Individual course registration meetings/conferences.
- 5.04 Decision Making Structures Exercises Checks--if time, I will continue to evaluate your 5.04 Exercises; tomorrow, checks will continue and you should be through most, if not all, of them.
- Continue exercises below (Operators; Decision Making Structures)
You may proceed to looping (Std. 5.05) if you have Mr. Fox's permission. The resources are below:
Thursday, February 28, 2019
Announcements:
- 5.04 (Decision Structures) Quiz moved to next Tuesday
To Do
- Due YESTERDAY (before ANY other work or exercises): 5.04 Study Guide; Submit it here. Make sure to differ your fonts. You may skip questions 1 & 2. I will go over those with you tomorrow.
- Study for 5.04 Check Your Understanding
- 5.04 Check Your Understanding (will use data to reteach you)
- Individual course registration meetings/conferences.
- 5.04 Decision Making Structures Exercises Checks--if time, I will continue to evaluate your 5.04 Exercises; tomorrow, checks will continue and you should be through most, if not all, of them.
- Continue exercises below (Operators; Decision Making Structures)
You may proceed to looping (Std. 5.05) if you have Mr. Fox's permission. The resources are below:
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Announcements:
- 5.04 (Decision Structures) Quiz moved to next Tuesday
To Do
- Due TODAY (before ANY other work or exercises): 5.04 Study Guide; Submit it here. Make sure to differ your fonts. You may skip questions 1 & 2. I will go over those with you tomorrow.
- Individual course registration meetings/conferences.
- 5.04 Decision Making Structures Exercises Checks--if time, I will continue to evaluate your 5.04 Exercises; tomorrow, checks will continue and you should be through most, if not all, of them.
- Continue exercises below (Operators; Decision Making Structures)
You may proceed to looping (Std. 5.05) if you have Mr. Fox's permission. The resources are below:
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Announcements:
- Quiz retakes for 5.01/5.02 (Debugging) today during SMART lunch (open A & B halves)
To Do
- 5.04 Decision Making Structures Exercises Checks (there are 7; I'm looking at Exercises #1-3 today and evaluating.
- Continue exercises below (Operators; Decision Making Structures)
You may proceed to looping (Std. 5.05) if you have Mr. Fox's permission. The resources are below:
Monday, February 25, 2019
Announcements:
- Quiz grades for 5.01/5.02 have been updated if you missed one question about exceptions (Question 2 in one version of the quiz/Question 3 in another version). If you missed that question, I put a comment in and updated your score. Please check PowerSchool because some of you moved from an 89 to a 100, which means you won't have to retake the quiz.
- For the last question (which was a field question and didn't count for or against you), I have added a feedback file attached to your quiz in Canvas.
- Quiz retakes for 5.01/5.02 (Debugging) tomorrow during SMART lunch on Tuesday (open A & B halves)
To Do
- Review 5.01/5.02 (Debugging, Break Points, & Watch Windows) quiz, including field question.
- Continue exercises below (Operators; Decision Making Structures)
You may proceed to looping (Std. 5.05) if you have Mr. Fox's permission. The resources are below:
Friday, February 22, 2019
Announcements:
- Quiz over 5.01 and 5.02 today.
To Do
- Review time for 5.01 and 5.02 quiz (prepare for field test question--one question that doesn't count towards your grade that asks you to write the code for a very simple program: you will not be able to use Visual Studio).
- 5.04 (Decision Making Structures) Exercises
You may proceed to looping (Std. 5.05) if you have Mr. Fox's permission. The resources are below:
Thursday, February 21, 2019
Announcements:
- Quiz over 5.01 and 5.02 tomorrow.
To Do
- Review 5.01 and 5.02 PowerPoints; prepare for Check Your Understanding below.
- Take 5.01 & 5.02 Check Your Understanding
- Mr. Fox to check 5.01 (Programming Errors) and 5.02 (Debugging)--Finish Checking for those not done
- 5.03 (Apply Operators)--Exercise #1 (Math) and #2 (Mints) due Today (use the links to the left to submit)
- 5.04 (Decision Making Structures)
You may proceed to looping (Std. 5.05) if you have Mr. Fox's permission. The resources are below:
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Announcements:
- Quiz over 5.01 and 5.02 on Friday. ( I will review with you tomorrow as well as give you a practice quiz).
- Continue with yesterday's work. If you did not submit 5.03 exercises #1 (Math) and #2 (Mints) yesterday, please complete that today.
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Announcements:
- Quiz over 5.01 and 5.02 on Friday.
To Do
- Mr. Fox to check 5.01 (Programming Errors) and 5.02 (Debugging)--Finish Checking for those not done
- 5.03 (Apply Operators)--Exercise #1 (Math) and #2 (Mints) due Today (use the links to the left to submit)
- 5.04 (Decision Making Structures)
Resources
- 5.01 Understand different types of programming errors.pptx
- 5.02 Debugging.pptx
- 5.03 Applying_Operators.pptx
- 504_Decision_Making_Structures-1.pptx
Video Title | Video | Audience and Summary |
Basic Video Tutorial |
Intended for students wanting a review of how to set up a project properly. Includes:
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BreakPoints and Watch Windows Uses 5.02 Exercise #1 (Summing) |
Intended for students wanting to learn/review breakpoints and watch windows.
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Try...Catch and Exception Handling Uses 5.02 Exercise #1 (Summing) |
Intended for students wanting to understand the basic of using Try...Catch statements. Additionally, this video mentions and discusses converting strings to integers towards the end. |
Friday, February 15, 2019
Standard: 5.00: Programming Errors, Debugging, Applying Operators, Decision Structures
To Do
- Mr. Fox to check 5.01 (Programming Errors) and 5.02 (Debugging)--Resources are below
- 5.03 (Apply Operators) and 5.04 (Decision Making Structures)
Resources
- 5.01 Understand different types of programming errors.pptx
- 5.02 Debugging.pptx
- 5.03 Applying_Operators.pptx
- 504_Decision_Making_Structures-1.pptx
Thursday, February 14, 2019
Standard: 5.00: Programming Errors, Debugging, Applying Operators, Decision Structures
To Do
- Finish Std. 4.00 Challenge Program
- Begin/Continue 5.01 (Programming Errors) and 5.02 (Debugging)--Resources are below
- With Mr. Fox's permission, move to 5.03 (Apply Operators) and 5.04 (Decision Making Structures)
Resources
- 5.01 Understand different types of programming errors.pptx
- 5.02 Debugging.pptx
- 5.03 Applying_Operators.pptx
- 504_Decision_Making_Structures-1.pptx
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Announcements:
- Standard 4.00 Test today.
To Do
- Review/write/discuss Std. 4.00 Challenge Program
- Questions/review time for test
- Std. 4.00 Test (correct answers released on 2/18)
- Once finished with the test, continue with Std. 5.00 work
Resources
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Announcements:
- I am still out with the flu, unfortunately (you all are much more fun than the flu, in case you were wondering); the Standard 4.00 test will still take place tomorrow (Wednesday, February 13, 2019).
- Please continue with yesterday's assignments. About 50% of you have not turned in the challenge assignment--it is now required, so make sure you get it in. We will review it prior to the test on Wednesday (I'm pretty sure I'll be back by then).
- Here is a Challenge Assignment Hint Sheet for the challenge assignment.
Monday, February 11, 2019
Announcements:
- I am out with the flu today; the Standard 4.00 test scheduled for Monday has been moved to Wednesday.
- Please see the assignments below for instructions as to what to do today.
- Standard 4.00 Test will be Wednesday, February 13, 2019.
To Do
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Changes: finish the study guide from Friday; complete the Standard 4.00 Challenge exercise--it was optional, but now is required (you can find the links below).
- Finish the Study Guide for Standard 4.00 if you didn't finish it on Friday and submit it here by the end of class.
- 4.00_Challenge_Exercise.docx (no longer optional--now a graded assignment). You can submit it here.
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If you finish/have already finished the above assignments, you may continue or begin the Standard 5.00 materials below.
Friday, February 8, 2019
Announcements:
- Standard 4.00 Test will be Monday, February 11, 2019.
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Today's Schedule with the Pep Rally:
- Period 1: 7:25-8:34
- Period 2: 8:40-9:54
- Period 3: 10:00-11:10
- SMART Lunch: 11:10-12:04
- Period 4: 12:10-1:20
- Pep Rally (in football stadium): 1:20-2:18 (you will dismiss from stadium)
To Do:
- Study Guide for Standard 4.00: Submit it here by the end of class.
- 4.00_Challenge_Exercise.docx (optional assignment--you can get credit for doing it). You can submit it here.
Thursday, February 7, 2019
Announcements:
- Need to retake yesterday's quiz? Today in SMART lunch is the day and time.
- Standard 4.00 Test will be Monday, February 11, 2019.
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Resources:
- 5.01 Understand different types of programming errors.pptx
To Do
- Mr. Fox to check (grade) your exercises 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8 at your computers.
- 4.00_Challenge_Exercise.docx (optional assignment--you can get credit for doing it).
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Resources:
- 5.01 Understand different types of programming errors.pptx
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Announcements:
- Standard 4.01 & 4.02 Quiz over Variables TODAY.
- Standard 4.00 Test will be Monday, February 11, 2019.
To Do
- Check Your Understanding (Practice Quiz) over 4.01. One last data review.
- Mr. Fox to check (grade) your exercises 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8 at your computers.
- Continue working on these exercises until complete.
- 4.00_Challenge_Exercise.docx (optional assignment--you can get credit for doing it).
-
Resources:
- 4.01_Understand_Variables_final-1.pptx
- 4.00_Exercises.docx
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The following Standard 5 resources are only for those who have Mr. Fox's permission and have completed ALL prior work:
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Announcements:
- Standard 4.01 & 4.02 Quiz over Variables will be this Wednesday (2/6/2019).
- Standard 4.00 Test will be Monday, February 11, 2019.
To Do
- Check Your Understanding (Practice Quiz) over 4.01. Review the data on this from yesterday; reteach; retake.
- Mr. Fox to check (grade) your exercises 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8 at your computers.
- Continue working on these exercises until complete.
- 4.00_Challenge_Exercise.docx (optional assignment--you can get credit for doing it).
Resources
- 4.00 Content Summary (summarizes all content from this standard)
- 4.00 Study Guide (not graded; for your reference and review)
Monday, February 4, 2019
Announcements:
- Standard 4.01 & 4.02 Quiz over Variables will be this Wednesday (2/6/2019).
- Standard 4.00 Test will be Monday, February 11, 2019.
To Do
- Take a few moments to review the Standard 4.01 ppt.
- Check Your Understanding (Practice Quiz) over 4.01. One attempt & then I will review your data for reteaching.
- Mr. Fox to check (grade) your exercises 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8 at your computers.
- Continue working on these exercises until complete.
- 4.00_Challenge_Exercise.docx (optional assignment--you can get credit for doing it).
Resources:
- 4.01_Understand_Variables_final-1.pptx
- 4.00_Exercises.docx
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The following Standard 5 resources are only for those who have Mr. Fox's permission and have completed ALL prior work:
Friday, February 1, 2019
Announcements:
- Standard 4.01 & 4.02 Quiz over Variables will be Wednesday (2/6/2019).
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To Do:
Resources:
- 4.01_Understand_Variables_final-1.pptx
- 4.00_Exercises.docx
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The following Standard 5 resources are only for those who have Mr. Fox's permission and have completed ALL prior work:
To Do:
- Continue with Standard 4 exercises; small group teaching. Exercise #1 and #2 are due today!
- Std. 4.01 Exercise #1 (Hello Again) submittal
- Std. 4.02 Exercise #2 (Grades) submittal
Thursday, January 31, 2019
Announcements:
- Standard 3.00 Test today. Review materials are below.
Resources:
- 4.01_Understand_Variables_final-1.pptx
- 4.00_Exercises.docx
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The following Standard 5 resources are only for those who have Mr. Fox's permission and have completed ALL prior work:
To Do:
- Review time for test; take questions; review commonly missed questions. 3.00 Check Your Understanding
- Continue with Standard 4 exercises; small group teaching. Exercise #1 and #2 are due today!
- Std. 4.01 Exercise #1 (Hello Again) submittal
- Std. 4.02 Exercise #2 (Grades) submittal
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Announcements:
- Standard 3.00 Test on Thursday 1/31/2019: The test will cover Standards 3.01 and 3.02 (Remember: no retests on tests). You should study the 3.01 & 3.02 PPTs and take the Check Your Understanding. The PowerPoints are included below for you.
Resources:
- 4.01_Understand_Variables_final-1.pptx
- 4.00_Exercises.docx
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The following Standard 5 resources are only for those who have Mr. Fox's permission and have completed ALL prior work:
To Do:
- Review questions for Standard 3 (Take as many times as you like). 3.00 Check Your Understanding
- Introduction to Variables (ppt review)
- Std. 4.01 Exercise #1 (Hello Again) submittal
- Std. 4.02 Exercise #2 (Grades) submittal
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Announcements:
- Standard 3.00 Test on Thursday 1/31/2019: The test will cover Standards 3.01 and 3.02 (Remember: no retests on tests).
- SMART Lunch today (A & B halves--you only have to stay 1 half)
- First period will have a visit from our Career Development Coordinator (Ms. Gwen Shaw)
Today's Standards:
-
Std: 4.00 Understand Variables and Naming Conventions
- 4.01Understand Variables and Data Types (5%)
Resources:
To Do:
- Review questions for Standard 3 (Take as many times as you like). 3.00 Check Your Understanding
- Introduction to Variables (ppt review)
- Finish 3.00 Exercises (help one another); check offs
- Std. 4.01 Exercise #1 (Hello Again) submittal
- Std. 4.02 Exercise #2 (Grades) submittal
Monday, January 28, 2019
Today's Standards:
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Std. 3.00 Apply Procedures to Construct Windows Forms (6%)
--3.01 Apply Controls Associated With Visual Studio Form (3%)
--3.02 Apply Properties Associated with the Controls (3%) -
Std: 4.00 Understand Variables and Naming Conventions
- 4.01Understand Variables and Data Types (5%)
Resources:
To Do:
- Introduction to Variables (ppt review)
- Finish 3.00 Exercises (help one another); check offs
- Std. 4.01 Exercise #1 (Hello Again) submittal
- Std. 4.02 Exercise #2 (Grades) submittal
Friday, January 25, 2019
Today's Standards:
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Std. 3.00 Apply Procedures to Construct Windows Forms (6%)
--3.01 Apply Controls Associated With Visual Studio Form (3%)
--3.02 Apply Properties Associated with the Controls (3%)
Resources:
- 3.02_Apply_the_Properties_Associated_with_Contols_final.pptx
- Exercises for Standard 3.00 (will be due halfway through class on Friday)
To Do:
- Finish 3.00 Exercises (help one another); check offs
- Class review for quiz
- Quiz
Want to Work Ahead? The next unit's materials are below.
Thursday, January 24, 2019
Quiz tomorrow over Standard 3.01 (work you did yesterday).
Today's Standards:
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Std. 3.00 Apply Procedures to Construct Windows Forms (6%)
--3.01 Apply Controls Associated With Visual Studio Form (3%)
--3.02 Apply Properties Associated with the Controls (3%)
Resources:
- 3.02_Apply_the_Properties_Associated_with_Contols_final.pptx
- Exercises for Standard 3.00 (will be due halfway through class on Friday)
To Do:
- Review of quizzes (retake policy; 4-point scale)
- Overview of Standard 3.02 Materials & Class
- You will work on exercises posted above, using the provided materials; Mr. Fox will check those off for a grade. They will not be submitted to Canvas.
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Today's Standards:
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Std. 3.00 Apply Procedures to Construct Windows Forms (6%)
--3.01 Apply Controls Associated With Visual Studio Form (3%)
--3.02 Apply Properties Associated with the Controls (3%)
To Do:
- Student Information Form
- Computer Development History
- Instruction on the Integrated Development Environment (IDE) and Windows Forms
- Exercises on the IDE (Due Today)
Tomorrow's Work
- Standard 3.02 (see ppt below)
- Exercises for Standard 3.00 (will be due halfway through class on Friday)
Resources:
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
- Welcome! What will you be learning this semester?
- Seating Chart and Attendance
- Classroom Rules and Procedures (Routines)
- Beginning of each class (Overview and Purpose)
- Personalized learning (equity vs. equality)
- Learning Philosophy: practice (exercises), mastery (exercises & enrichment), assessments (demonstrating what you've learned)
- Formative Assessment (Don't start until you're directed to do so)
Schedule:
- Block 1: Computer Programming I
- Block 2: Planning
- Block 3: Computer Programming I
- Block 4: Computer Programming I
SMARTLUNCH:
Room: Mod 503 (YOU are responsible for signing in for SMART lunch)
- Tuesday - Tutorial B
- Thursday - Tutorial A
Course Description:
Click here for a one-page course syllabus, including grading, make-up work, classroom procedures, and contact information.
Course Summary:
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