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8th grade Keycode

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Programming   an action or process of writing computer programs  
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Program   set of instructions that performs a specific task when executed by a computer  
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Block based programming   dragging "block" or graphics of instruction  
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Text based programming   input and output are based on text rather than graphics  
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Execute   The process by which a computer or a visual machine performs the instruction of a computer program  
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Efficient   achieving the best result with the least amount of coding possible  
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Iteration   set of instructions is repeated a specified number of times or until a condition is met  
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For loop   loop used to repeat a specific block of code a known number of times  
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Infinite loop   a loop where the computer will cycle through a set of commands forever  
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Bug   error in a computer program  
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Plugged   activities that require electronic devices  
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Unplugged   activities that do not require electronic devices  
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Code   convert ordinary language into a symbolic language  
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Decode   convert from the code to the original language  
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Debug   find and fix mistakes in a computer program  
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Flowchart   a representation of the steps to be taken in a program  
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Algorithm   a combination of steps to solve a problem  
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