Scratch. Processing the digits of a number

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Scratch. Processing the digits of a number
Abstract

Digit reprezent the whole numbers from 0 to 9 and the Arabic numerals representing them, which are combined to represent base-ten numbers.
For example, the number 789.1 has four digits: the hundreds digit is 7, the tens digit is 8, the units digit is 9, and the tenths digit is 1.

To solve these problems, an algorithm can be used through a finite sequence of elementary steps.
The algorithm will comprise a complete and finite set of known operations, which have a well-established sequence and aim to transform a finite set of input values into a finite set of output values in a finite time.


Practice's Language
English
STEAM discipline
Technology
Key Terms
License
CC BY-NC-SA

Audience and Educational Framework


Audience competence
Beginner
Age Range
11-18

Educational Details


Educational Subject
Informatics
Description of the practice

The activity was implemented in a secondary school. Students learn how to code in a block programming environment (Scratch).

The algorithm for processing the digits of a number, always obtains the last digit of the current number as the remainder of the division by 10 (digit = n% 10), and then removes this digit from the number (n = n / 10).

The algorithm continues as long as n> 0.


Duration of practice realisation
1 hour
Difficulty
Medium

Learning Outcomes

To apply the mathematical operators modulo and div in the instructions for determining the digits in a number.
To identify ways to determine the digits of a number
To identify situations where it is necessary to use repetitive control structures
To correctly apply the repetitive control structures acquired in concrete applications
To analyze how algorithms work



Hardware/Software/Other Resources

Scratch


Implementation

(where and how the practice was implemented)


Country that was implemented
Romania
Framework/οrganization that was applied to
MATEI BASARAB HIGH SCHOOL, CRAIOVA, ROMANIA
Audience size
18


Educational material/resources (file/URL) accompanying the practice


Educational material/resources

License
CC BY-NC-SA
Interactivity Type
active
Language

English

Romanian


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