|
|
| Can read Cartesian coordinates |
Neophyte
|
Cartesian Coordinates
|
| Understands basic Arithmetic |
Neophyte
|
Arithmetic Basics
|
| 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
|
| Polar coordinates |
Developer
|
Polar Coordinates
|
| Spherical coordinates |
Developer
|
Spherical Coordinates
|
|
|
| Local vs Global Scoping |
Hacker
|
Scoping
|
| While Loops |
Hacker
|
While Looper
|
| processing shape functions (rect, ellipse, line, triangle) |
Hacker
|
Processing Shapes
|
| Can use if/else statements |
Hacker
|
If/else Statements
|
| 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
|
| Variables |
Hacker
|
Variables
|
| /rank_requirements/170 |
Hacker
|
|
| for loops |
Coder
|
For Loops
|
| Array methods (length, push, can look up an use additional methods) |
Coder
|
Array Methods
|
| Class declaration with constructor |
Coder
|
Class Declaration
|
| Class methods |
Coder
|
Class Methods
|
| for...of loops |
Coder
|
For Of Loops
|
| Can use return statements in functions |
Coder
|
Returns
|
| Statically vs dynamically typed programming |
Developer
|
Static vs Dynamic Typing
|
| Callbacks/higher order functions |
Developer
|
Callbacks
|
| Rudimentary understanding of functional programming (map, reduce, apply, filter) |
Developer
|
Functional Programming Basics
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
|
| Can independently navigate web pages (open, forward/back, refresh, enter username/password) |
Neophyte
|
Web page naivigator
|
| Copy, Paste, Undo shortcuts |
Hacker
|
Copy Paste Undo
|
| Single user git basics (pull, push, clone, commit, etc) |
Developer
|
Single-user Git Basics
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Can read and follow directions |
Neophyte
|
Reads and Follows Directions
|
| Works through lessons independently |
Hacker
|
Works Independently
|
| Correct use of indentation and reasonable use of whitespace in code |
Coder
|
Indentation and Whitespace
|
| Can read external reference materials |
Coder
|
External Referencer
|
| Can translate appropriate pseudocode |
Coder
|
Pseudocode
|
| Can explain programming issues with proper vocabulary or diagrams |
Coder
|
Explainer Basics
|
| API calls |
Developer
|
API Calls
|
| Proficient in programming syntax (can write in a variety of languages and look up new syntax when needed |
Developer
|
Proficient in Programming Syntax
|
| Able to answer and explain programming fundamentals questions from Coder level students |
Developer
|
Can Answer Coder Level Questions
|
| Ask a good question on Stack Overflow |
Developer
|
Stack Overflow
|
| Create a Coder or above level exercise for other students |
Developer
|
Coder Exercise Maker
|
| Peer coding project (both contributing significant code to the project.) |
Developer
|
Peer Coding Project
|
| Codes neatly according to a reasonable convention (consistency and clarity are what's important) |
Developer
|
Coding Convention
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Student Portfolio with project |
Hacker
|
![]()
Porfolio
|
| Basic RGB color knowledge (Red, Green, Blue, White, Black, Purple, Yellow) |
Hacker
|
RGB
|
| Prevent and debug infinite loops |
Hacker
|
Infinite Loop Debugger
|
| 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
|
| Uses debugging techniques (such as using console.log or running test programs) |
Coder
|
Debugging techniques
|
| 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
|
Work From Home
Works at Home
|
| Compete in a programming competition outside of code club (example: ludum dare) |
Developer
|
Outside Programming Competition
|
| Big O notation |
Developer
|
Big O Notation
|
| Designs and builds own projects |
Developer
|
Designs and Builds Projects
|
| Website with programming portfolio (github pages) |
Developer
|
Web Portfolio
|
| Mid level example interview questions |
Developer
|
Mid Level Interview Questions
|
| Simple example interview questions |
Developer
|
Simple Interview Questions
|
|
|
| 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
|
| Collision detection (rectangle,circle,triangle, composite) |
Developer
|
Primitive Collision Detection
|
| Vector math (arithmetic, cross/dot product) |
Developer
|
Cross and Dot Product
|
| A* pathfinding |
Developer
|
A* Pathfinding
|
| Equations of motion |
Developer
|
Equations of Motion
|
| Can implement gravity |
Developer
|
Gravity
|
