Scratch: Snowflake Game (Two lesson topic)

For the last two lessons before the Christmas break, In class we created our own mini app where many things (snowflakes and gifts) fell from the top of the screen and another object was to collect them.

I made many different sized snowflakes, that all fell at different paces. I changed the amount of steps they took, which caused some to travel faster then the others.

The gifts had the same type of coding as the snowflakes, but of course they were set in different places and were set at different speeds.

The Santa Bag needed commands to tell it to move in different directions, as well as changing the costume when the sprite touched the other.

Python: Starting Of

Today in class we started off with our new topic, Python. We started with the basics, using Print. We got it to asks us what are names were and to say hello, followed by our name. Another thing we learnt was how to use the If and elif statement to start off our maths quiz.

Here is mine.

Scratch Quiz Evaluation

Evaluation

Next time, i would make an official ending and work on my display. Also, i would check for any faults and fix them. If i had more time i would focus more on the actual design for the quiz and the sprites too. I think the questions i had used were appropriate and suited the quiz. I also believe that the display of questions was organised and claer.

Scratch: Testing The Quiz

Test 1: The program must have clear instructions for the user.

One fault I have made is that, I didn't create any instructions. My quiz just goes straight into asking questions. Next time, in my quiz i would definately add a part where the main sprite will explain the rules and controlls of the game.



Test 2: The program must be error-free

I have many minor faults in my quiz, some that i cannot pick out myself. Th quiz does not have an official ending and the wrong variable doesn't stop adding.

Test 3: The program must have meaningful variables

I have created 2 different variables. The question number and wrong.

Test 4: The program must be documented well in the blog so that I can come back to it at a later date to make alterations to it if needed.

I have updated my blog with accuraley detailed descriptions and images, to later on help me if i were to re-create me scratch quiz.

Test 5: The quiz has to be generated in question number order.

I made 5 questions that all came on to quiz in the correct order along with the correct answers.

Test 6: The program has to keep a score of all the correctly answered questions.

I do not have a variable that keeps track of the number of questions answered that are right, but i do have a vaiable that tells us the question number.

Test 7: The quiz must consist of two different stages, both with appropriate names.

I have two stages. The main stage is used to ask questions, but changes when you get 3 or more questions wrong.

Test 8: The quiz must consist of at least three different sprites with appropriate names.

I have 4 main sprites. The turtle, that asks the questions and three answer sprites.

Test 9: The questions asked in the quiz must all make sense

Test 10: The quiz must have at least ONE working variable.

I have two working variables, but they can be improved my having a limit when to stop.

Scratch: Testing Plan

TESTING STRATEGY & PLAN

I will test my quiz to make sure it works while I create it. I will also test it after I have finished 

coding to make sure it works fully as planned. I shall do the testing myself but I shall also ask Aayah to test certain parts of it. 

Here are the tests:-

Test 1: The program must have clear instructions for the user.

Test 2: The program must be error-free

Test 3: The program must have meaningful variables.

Test 4: The program must be documented well in the blog so that I can come back to it at a later date to make alterations to it if needed.

Test 5: The quiz has to be generated in question number order.

Test 6: The program has to keep a score of all the correctly answered questions.

Test 7: The quiz must consist of two different stages, both with appropriate names.

Test 8: The quiz must consist of at least three different sprites with appropriate names.

Test 9: The questions asked in the quiz must all make sense.

Test 10: The quiz must have at least ONE working variable.

TESTING

Add screenshots to each of the test items above as evidence that you have tested them. For each test, explain 

the various states of the program (e.g. show what happens when the score increases).

EVALUATE

In your blog, evaluate how well your quiz works. What are its strengths? How could you improve it further if you 


had more time?

Main Sprite Script

Our class has been developing the scripts for our main sprite (with the help of our classmate, Kerem). We have made it so our main sprite (in this case Michael-Angelo) say the question for the participant. 

This Is Mine.

Question And Answer Costumes

We created costumes for our question and answer box sprites and edited them to make them look like questions and answers.

Here are mine.

We also added variables to our quiz, so the participant can keep tack of the scores and questions. I've made two variables; Score and Question Number.

Scratch: Quiz Planning

In today's lesson we planned out or scratch project we had do draw out the template of our welcome background, main background and the end background. 

Next, we had to draw out each question with the sprites and background, also adding variables.

The highlighted answers are the correct answers to the questions.

I chose to set it this way as it is not only eye catching, but easy to read and understand. It adds colour and makes the 'player' want to carry on. Also its easy to keep track of the 'players' score and how many questions he/she has done.

Starting Scratch

In today's lesson we started using the program Scratch. To start off, we made the scratch cat count to 10.

Below is an image of mine.

Next, we simplified it by using variables.

The second way is easier as it is more quicker. Its also less confusing and more efficient when using numbers like 100.

Staying Safe Online Poster

In class this week, we all created our own safety poster for the year below ours. The websites that we used were Adobe's Design and Microsoft Publisher. 

As it had to be attractive and easy to read, we used pictures and used bullet points to state the rules.


Here is mine :)


 

Review: SafetyNetKids, ThinkUKnow, Safer Internet Day 2015

Here are a few sites which i found useful in learning about digital safety.

Safety Net Kids

I found this website helpful as it had a clear layout, also they had good tips for internet safety and other safety tips such as mobile use. It also has a lot of colour, which automatically made it more attractive and easier to pin point different parts of the website. This website also gives links to other webpages that can further help you on your expedition on internet safety :)

Think U Know

Think U Know not only helps with internet safety, but also other problems we tend to face today. Another good point about Think U Know is that is focuses on certain age groups, which makes it easier to see what people your age are meant to be doing when a certain situation happens.

Safer Internet Day 2015

I Find this idea amazing as it tells people what actually can happen when you do the wrong things on the internet. 

Digital Safety: Top 10 Rules

Follow these simple rules to have a fun and safe time on the web :)

1. Keep personal information private! Things like your number and home address isn't the safest thing to put online :/

2. Never meet up with 'internet friends'. As we do not know who is sitting on the other side of the screen.

3. Block, block, block! If someone says something rude or inappropriate don't be afraid to block or report them!

4. Privacy settings. This keeps your social media clean from strangers and makes your time using the internet safer :)

5. Stranger danger! Only accept people you know and are friends with!

6. Follow the Golden Rule. If you don't like being treated rudely, don't treat others rudely!

7. Padlock password. Don't share your password with others, they can't always be trusted :/

8. Tell someone. If something makes you feel uneasy, tell your parents as soon as you can!

9. Age limits. Stay within your age limit boundaries. They are there for a reason.

10. Ads :/ Watch out for ads and pop ups as they can cause viruses and are usually fake :/

Most importantly, have fun surfing the internet safely :)