Python Reading

• Read the General Introduction from the beginning through the section 1.5 entitled More About Programs.

Check Your Understanding

• Explain the term growth mindset and why it is an important concept.
• In the interactive textbook, what is the difference between ActiveCode and CodeLens?
• How do you add 10 and 17 in Python?
• How do you subtract 5 from 7 in Python?
• How do you you multiply 3 by 9 in Python?
• How do you divide 16 by 5 in Python?
• Many computer programs require input in order to operate. Can you give an example where you need input in your daily life?
• Many computer programs produce output when they are run. Can you give an example where you produce output in your daily life?
• Many computer programs contain sequences of instructions that are done one after the other; this is called sequential execution. Can you give an example of sequential execution in your daily life?
• Many computer programs need to make decisions in order to know what to do next; this is called conditional execution. Can you give an example of conditional execution in your daily life?
• Many computer programs repeat things again and again; this is called repetition. Can you give an example where you repeat something in your daily life?