inputs and outputs, selection, for and while loops

input

values which get sent from the user into the computer

variable

the place where inputs get stored by the program

output

the values which get sent from the computer to the user

print(““)

outputs text onto a screen

string

This means any combination of keyboard characters (letters, numbers symbols)

char

A single character (letter, number or  symbol)

Integer

This means any whole number. If the computer knows the data is an integer it can do maths with the data

Real

This means any decimal (fractional) number

Bool

True or Falser

IF-ELSE statement

allow programs to make decisions based on certain conditions occurring.

FOR loop

This is a counting loop - we know how many times the loop will run

WHILE loop

This is a condition controlled loop - it will run until a certain condition is met