TEALS Unit 0 Tips

Word Wall

Terms introduced in the unit that you may consider adding to a classroom Word Wall.

Word

Definition

Algorithm

A complete, well-defined sequence of steps for completing a task or solving a problem.

Computer

An electronic machine that can solve different problems, process data, store & retrieve data and perform calculations.

Computer Science

The study of the principles and use of computers.

Computer Program

A sequence of instructions or steps, written in a language that can be understood by a computer, that will be used by the computer to complete a task or solve a problem.

Debug

A process of locating and removing computer program bugs, fixing errors or abnormalities.

Programming Language

A vocabulary and set of grammatical rules for instructing a computer or computing device to perform specific tasks.