A variable is a named box that holds a value. The value can change.
A variable is a named box that holds a value. The value can change while the name stays the same.
One equals sign puts a value in the box. It does not ask a question.
Python works out the right side first, then stores the answer in the box on the left.
A box can hold a number or some text in quotes. A name has no spaces, so use an underscore.
These are some of the questions on the sets. The printable sheets have more and an answer key.
4. Python adds one to the three and stores the four back.
2. 3 - 1 = 2, and the two goes back in the box.
3. The line works out four but stores nothing.
No, it has a space. A name has no spaces. Write my_coins.
False. A variable can hold a number or text in quotes.
Label three boxes or jars with names like pencils, socks and coins. Put a value in each, like seven pencils. Then ask a grown-up to change one value, and say the new line out loud, like: pencils equals pencils plus one.
Play the Mission together: label three jars or boxes with names like pencils, socks and coins, put a value in each, and ask your child to say the new line out loud when you change one.
