4.AP.V.01 Create programs that use variables to store and modify grade level appropriate data.

In a Nutshell

Students will create a program that uses a variable. The variable should be able to store and modify the data being used on grade level.

Student Actions

Teacher Actions

• Design simple programs.

•  Identify and implement appropriate variables for storing data.

• Modify the stored data within their programs as needed.

• Instruct students on basic programming concepts.

• Introduce the concept of variables and explain their purpose in programming.

• Guide students on how to update the stored data within their programs.

Key Concepts

Misconceptions

• Creating programs

• Using variables to store data

• Modifying data

• Variables do not affect a program.

• Variables can not be modified.