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