MVCode Clubs Learning Plan

Each student works independently, and is tracked towards common learning outcomes.

Badges, points and ranks help motivate students to achieve their goals.

Requirement	Rank	Badges
Math
Understands basic Arithmetic	Neophyte	Arithmetic Basics
Can read Cartesian coordinates	Neophyte	Cartesian Coordinates
Arithmetic: Multiplication/Division/Negatives/Decimals/Inequalities	Hacker	Arithmetic Basics 2
Elementary understanding of sine. (Amplitude, period)	Coder	Sine Wave Basics
Can plot mathematical functions	Coder	Function Plotter
Basic shape area and perimeter formulas (rectangles, circles, triangles)	Coder	Area and Perimeter Basics
Can solve right triangles (Find missing angles and sides)	Coder	Trigonometry with Right Triangles
Pythagorean theorem	Coder	Pythagorean Theorem
Basic Algebra (first order polynomials, averages, sqrt, pow)	Coder	Algebra Basics
Second order polynomials	Developer	Second Order Polynomials
Spherical coordinates	Developer	Spherical Coordinates
Polar coordinates	Developer	Polar Coordinates
Programming Fundamentals
Variables	Hacker	Variables
processing shape functions (rect, ellipse, line, triangle)	Hacker	Processing Shapes
Can use if/else statements	Hacker	If/else Statements
While Loops	Hacker	While Looper
Access array elements	Hacker	Array Access
Understands basic processing built-in functions: draw, setup, keyPressed	Hacker	Processing Functions
Mouse and Keyboard input (keyPressed, keyReleased, mousePressed, mouseReleased)	Hacker	Processing Mouse and Keyboard
function declaration vs function calls	Hacker	Functions Declaration vs Call
Access object properties	Hacker	Object Property Access
Processing image function	Hacker	Processing Images
Local vs Global Scoping	Hacker	Scoping
Class declaration with constructor	Coder	Class Declaration
for...of loops	Coder	For Of Loops
Array methods (length, push, can look up an use additional methods)	Coder	Array Methods
for loops	Coder	For Loops
Can use return statements in functions	Coder	Returns
Class methods	Coder	Class Methods
Callbacks/higher order functions	Developer	Callbacks
Rudimentary understanding of functional programming (map, reduce, apply, filter)	Developer	Functional Programming Basics
Statically vs dynamically typed programming	Developer	Static vs Dynamic Typing
Reading Comprehension
Computer Fundamentals
Can independently navigate web pages (open, forward/back, refresh, enter username/password)	Neophyte	Web page naivigator
Can navigate to their Scratch account and lesson	Neophyte	Scratcher
Intuitive use of left vs right click	Neophyte	Left/Right Click
Can use a keyboard	Neophyte	Keyboarder
Copy, Paste, Undo shortcuts	Hacker	Copy Paste Undo
Single user git basics (pull, push, clone, commit, etc)	Developer	Single-user Git Basics
Developer Toolchain
Product Development and Design
Art and Graphic Design
Problem solving and Computational Thinking
Focus and Effortful Practice
Communication
Can read and follow directions	Neophyte	Reads and Follows Directions
Works through lessons independently	Hacker	Works Independently
Can explain programming issues with proper vocabulary or diagrams	Coder	Explainer Basics
Can translate appropriate pseudocode	Coder	Pseudocode
Correct use of indentation and reasonable use of whitespace in code	Coder	Indentation and Whitespace
Can read external reference materials	Coder	External Referencer
Able to answer and explain programming fundamentals questions from Coder level students	Developer	Can Answer Coder Level Questions
API calls	Developer	API Calls
Codes neatly according to a reasonable convention (consistency and clarity are what's important)	Developer	Coding Convention
Peer coding project (both contributing significant code to the project.)	Developer	Peer Coding Project
Proficient in programming syntax (can write in a variety of languages and look up new syntax when needed	Developer	Proficient in Programming Syntax
Ask a good question on Stack Overflow	Developer	Stack Overflow
Create a Coder or above level exercise for other students	Developer	Coder Exercise Maker
Robotics and Engineering
Programming Languages
Creativity and Design
Prevent and debug infinite loops	Hacker	Infinite Loop Debugger
Basic RGB color knowledge (Red, Green, Blue, White, Black, Purple, Yellow)	Hacker	RGB
Student Portfolio with project	Hacker	Porfolio
Uses debugging techniques (such as using console.log or running test programs)	Coder	Debugging techniques
Creation of independent project which demonstrates proficiency of concepts	Coder	Independent Project
Makes use of function parameters to simplify code	Coder	Function Parameters
Can make meaningful modifications to example projects or lessons	Coder	Meaningful Modifications
Write skill-level-appropriate efficient code (use of loops, functions, "do not repeat yourself")	Coder	Efficiency Basics
Works outside of classtime (More than one day a week)	Coder	Works at Home
Compete in a programming competition outside of code club (example: ludum dare)	Developer	Outside Programming Competition
Designs and builds own projects	Developer	Designs and Builds Projects
Simple example interview questions	Developer	Simple Interview Questions
Mid level example interview questions	Developer	Mid Level Interview Questions
Big O notation	Developer	Big O Notation
Website with programming portfolio (github pages)	Developer	Web Portfolio
Engineering and Applied Math
Rectangular Collision Detection	Coder	Rectangular Collision Detection
can design and build simple algorithms (sorting, reverse string, fibonnaci, etc...)	Coder	Algorithms Basics
Understanding of vector addition and subtraction	Coder	Vector Basics
Equations of motion	Developer	Equations of Motion
A* pathfinding	Developer	A* Pathfinding
Vector math (arithmetic, cross/dot product)	Developer	Cross and Dot Product
Can implement gravity	Developer	Gravity
Collision detection (rectangle,circle,triangle, composite)	Developer	Primitive Collision Detection