MA 3172: Computer Programming

Subject Area

Credits 1

Years

Level

High School

This year-long course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of programming using a variety of tools. Although students may have had previous computer experience, no programming knowledge is assumed. Students will be introduced to problem-solving and programming concepts using Alice, a three- dimensional graphics-oriented programming environment. Through Alice, students will be introduced to the object-oriented computer programming paradigm used by many modern programming languages.

Prerequisites

Algebra I (MA 3130) or Algebra I Honors (MA 3220)

Parent Docs

Computer Programming Parent Doc 2021-2022

Storyboard

Computer Programming Essential Questions: How do we design and implement robust and efficient programs? How does the process of testing, debugging, and refining code contribute to more reliable and functional programs?
Title	Down the rabbit hole	Lost in Translation: From Alice to Java	Getting out of sticky situations	The final show
Focus of the Story	How does block based coding teach the princpals of object-oriented programming? Through Alice, we start our journey meeting Larry and assisting him in his triumphant return to his circus by applying computer science principles in a block based coding language.	What changes nust we account for when programming in another language? We continue our journey with Larry, as he meets up with old friends. We learn to translate Alice programs into Java and apply our knowledge in a text-based programming language.	How do functions and arrays expand the capabilities of a computer program? We continue Larry’s story as he helps his friends out of sticky situations. By utilizing arrays and functions to streamline our code, we develop interactive features to help Larry’s friends solve their problems.	How can we demonstrate oevolution as a c programmer? In the end, Larry must gather all his friends, meet them at the circus, and say goodbye. Through this final project, we test our skills and knowledge learned throughout the course.
Transfer Goals	Explore: Make sense of the world logically by asking questions and making connections through inquiry.	Explain: Communicate logical thinking by justifying algorithms using multiple representations while attending to precision.	Analyze: Investigate, formulate, and construct viable arguments by taking risks, persevering, and thinking flexibly.	Apply: Utilize effective strategies, processes, and tools to model new situations and/or real-world experiences.
Learning Targets	I can trace the development of programming languages and use the internet responsibly and appropriately. I can design, test, and debug an algorithm to solve a problem. I can declare, write, and call a custom procedure.	I can write code for 3D graphics animation. I can use animation techniques including importing and reuseing saved procedure code. I can use a variable limit value in a for loop, use a Boolean expression, and call a custom procedure with arguments.	I can implement if/else control structures using the design process. I can create a custom function and call a built-in input function. I can write code to iterate through an array. I can access a specific item in an array, sort an array, and write and call a procedure with or without an array parameter.	I can use a keyPress listener with a “combine” multiple event policy to create a game in Alice. I can design an Alice program using the Final Project instructions.

Computer Programming: Assessment Matrix
Title	Unit	Rich Tasks:	Learning Target
	Unit 0 : Research Project	Group Research Project	I can trace the development of programming languages and use the internet responsibly and appropriately.
	Unit 1: Design, Implement, & Test	Unit 1 Project Unit 1 Project Rubric	I can design, test, and debug an algorithm to solve a problem.
	Unit 2: Procedures & Loops	Unit 2 Project #1 (pg. 95) Unit 2 Project Rubric	I can declare, write, and call a custom procedure.
	Unit 3: Stepwise Refinement, & Inheritance	Unit 3 Project Unit 3 Project Rubric	I can write code for 3D graphics animation.
	Unit 4: Data Types, Variables, & Expressions	Unit 4 Project Unit 4 Project Rubric	I can use animation techniques including importing and reuseing saved procedure code. I can use a variable limit value in a for loop, use a Boolean expression, and call a custom procedure with arguments.
	Unit 5: Events, Conditions, and Functions	Unit 5 Project Unit 5 Project Rubric	II can implement if/else control structures using the design process.
	Unit 6: Functions, Loops, and Randomness	Unit 6 Project Unit 6 Project Rubric	I can create a custom function and call a built-in input function.
	Unit 7: Arrays, Functions, & Sorts	Unit 7 Project Unit 7 Project Rubric	I can write code to iterate through an array.
	Unit 8: Arrays, Functions, & Sorts	Unit 8 Project Unit 8 Project Rubric	I can access a specific item in an array, sort an array, and write and call a procedure with or without an array parameter.
	Unit 9: Event Driven Programming	Chapter 16 Project (pg. 455) Epilogue Capstone Project (pg. 46).	I can use a keyPress listener with a “combine” multiple event policy to create a game in Alice.
	Final Project	Final Project Final Project Rubric	I can design an Alice program using the Final Project instructions.