python - flow_control - Part I

KSATs: K0107, K0713, K0715, K0735, S0032, S0033, S0081, S0082

Measurement: Written, Performance

Lecture Time: 15 Minutes

Demo/Performance Time: 1 Hour

Instructional Methods: Informal Lecture & Demonstration/Performance

Multiple Instructor Requirements: 1:8 for Labs

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED

Lesson Objectives:

  • LO 1 Comprehend if, elif, else statements in Python (Proficiency Level: B)

    • MSB 1.1 Describe if, elif, else syntax (Proficiency Level: B)
    • MSB 1.2 Given Python Code, predict the behavior of code involving if, elif, else syntax. (Proficiency Level: B)

  • LO 2 Comprehend While loops in Python (Proficiency Level: B)

    • MSB 2.1 Describe While loop syntax (Proficiency Level: B)
    • MSB 2.2 Describe using the while loop to repeat code execution. (Proficiency Level: B)
    • MSB 2.3 Given Python Code, predict the outcome of a while loop. (Proficiency Level: B)

  • LO 3 Comprehend For loops in Python (Proficiency Level: B)

    • MSB 3.1 Describe For loop syntax (Proficiency Level: B)
    • MSB 3.2 Describe using the For loop to iterate through different data type elements. (Proficiency Level: B)
    • MSB 3.3 Given Python Code, predict the outcome of a For loop. (Proficiency Level: B)

  • LO 4 Comprehend Python operators (Proficiency Level: B)

    • MSB 4.1 Describe the purpose of membership operators (Proficiency Level: B)
    • MSB 4.2 Describe the purpose of identity operators (Proficiency Level: B)
    • MSB 4.3 Describe the purpose of boolean operators (Proficiency Level: B)
    • MSB 4.4 Describe the purpose of assignment operators (Proficiency Level: B)

  • LO 5 Given a scenario, select the appropriate relational operator for the solution. (Proficiency Level: C)

  • LO 6 Given a code snippet containing operators, predict the outcome of the code. (Proficiency Level: C)

  • LO 7 Comprehend the purpose of the Break statement (Proficiency Level: B)

  • LO 8 Comprehend the purpose of the Continue statement (Proficiency Level: B)

  • LO 9 Given a code snippet, predict the behavior of a loop that contains a break/continue statement. (Proficiency Level: B)

Performance Objectives (Proficiency Level: 3c)

  • Conditions: Given access to (references, tools, etc.):

    • Access to specified remote virtual environment
    • Student Guide and Lab Guide
    • Student Notes

  • Performance/Behavior Tasks:

    • Control the execution of a program with conditional if, elif, else statements.
    • Use a while loop to repeat code execution a specified number of times
    • Iterate through Python object elements with a For loop
    • Utilize assignment operators as part of a Python code solution.
    • Utilize boolean operators as part of a Python code solution.
    • Utilize membership operators as part of a Python code solution.
    • Utilize identity operators as part of a Python code solution.
    • Utilize break or continue statements to control code behavior in loops.

  • Standard(s)

    • Criteria: Demonstration: Correctable to 100% in class
    • Evaluation: Students will have 4 hours to complete the timed evaluation consisting of both cognitive and performance components.
    • Minimum passing score is 80%

References

  1. https://docs.python.org/3/library/io.html
  2. https://docs.python.org/3/library/operator.html
  3. https://docs.python.org/3/tutorial/controlflow.html#break-and-continue-statements-and-else-clauses-on-loops
  4. https://realpython.com/python-conditional-statements/
  5. https://wiki.python.org/moin/ForLoop
  6. https://wiki.python.org/moin/WhileLoop
  7. https://www.tutorialspoint.com/python/python_basic_operators.htm
  8. https://www.tutorialspoint.com/python3/python_files_io.htm
  9. https://www.w3schools.com/python/python_for_loops.asp
  10. https://www.w3schools.com/python/python_while_loops.asp