Algorithms and Flowcharting (IST)

Algorithm

a sequence of steps used to solve a problem.

Flowchart

a diagram of the sequence of movements or actions.

Function

a block of code that performs a task when programming in Scratch.

Procedure

a set of coded instructions that tell a computer how to run a program or calculation.

Integrated Development Environment (IDE)

a software suite that consolidates basic tools required to write and test software.

Iteration

the repetition of a process that allows programmers to simplify a program and make it more efficient.

Method

a set of instructions that provide instructions for a computer to execute.

Procedural Abstraction

the process of using functions, procedures, and methods to program.

Selection

a programming concept where a section of code is run only if a condition is met.

Block Palette

Contains different types of blocks that will be used for programming.

Code Area

The area where the blocks will be arranged to form scripts.

Stage

The area where the sprites are displayed and perform their actions.

Sprite Pane

This area permits you to switch sprites and view the different scripts each sprite contains.

Motion

blocks to move and rotate sprites and variables dealing with their position or direction.

Looks

blocks to modify the way the sprite looks and blocks allowing sprites to communicate.

Sound

blocks that include sound options.

Events

blocks that add interaction.

Control

blocks that control the execution of the algorithm.

Sensing

blocks dealing with interactions with the user.

Operators

blocks for computation.

Variables

permits you (the user) to create new variables and lists.

My Blocks

permits you (the user) to create new blocks that can be used to define procedures.

Java Script

Web development, game development, mobile apps, and building web servers.

Python

Back-end development, data science, and app development.

Java

E-commerce, finance, and app development.

C#

Game development, Desktop/web/mobile apps, and VR.

C++

Game development.

Pearl

System administration, web development, network programming, and GUI development.