Hello physical world

In this lesson, we will learn about the micro:bit. We will also write and execute our first Python programs on the micro:bit using simple coding patterns.

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Quiz:

Hello Physical World

This quiz will assess your learning from this lesson.

Q1.Which of the following are inputs on the micro:bit?

Select seven (7) boxes

1/5

Q2.Which of the following are outputs on the micro:bit?

Select three (3) boxes

2/5

Q3.Which button on the mu editor translates your program and transfers it to the micro:bit?

3/5

Q4.What type of error would occur if you missed a bracket out of your code?

4/5

Q5.When coding in micro Python in mu, what is the correct line of code to start your micro:bit programs with?

5/5

This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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Quiz:

Hello Physical World

This quiz will assess your learning from this lesson.

Q1.Which of the following are inputs on the micro:bit?

Select seven (7) boxes

1/5

Q2.Which of the following are outputs on the micro:bit?

Select three (3) boxes

2/5

Q3.Which button on the mu editor translates your program and transfers it to the micro:bit?

3/5

Q4.What type of error would occur if you missed a bracket out of your code?

4/5

Q5.When coding in micro Python in mu, what is the correct line of code to start your micro:bit programs with?

5/5

Lesson summary: Hello physical world

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