Y7

6b: Detect and correct errors in a program (debugging)

Keywords:

Programming

Test your self on these keywords and definitions using the games below or Play random game

Keyword	Definition
algorithm	step by step instructions which describes how to solve a problem (which may or may not be able to run on a computer)
bug	a problem with code which makes the program not work as it should
debug	finding and fixing errors in code to make the program work properly
program	an algorithm that is entered into a computer so that it can be executed
trace	stepping through each line of code to see what happens
variable	a named location in memory which stores a value. The value can change when the program runs but the name stays the same.

All learning objectives

Keyword games:

BugZap

Connect the wires to complete the circuit and zap the bug. The faster you choose the right keyword, the more points you get for zapping the bug!

Crossword

Use the clues to guess the keywords and fill in the blank spaces on the crossword

Eliminate

Click on the keywords that do not match the definition

Flappy Word

Click to jump. Collect a letter each time you pass a pipe

Hangman Definitions

Guess the letters of the definition

Hangman Keywords

Guess the letters of the keyword

Jumble Keyword

Rearrange the letters of the keyword into the right order

Random

Choose a game at random

Snake

Control the snake to eat each letter of the keyword in order

TypeRace

Type out the definitions as fast as you can

Wordsearch

Find the words that match each definition

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