Variables hold the data. But understanding how they work and exactly what they can hold is extremely important to a coder. This activity introduces numeric variables first. Java 4 String Class then introduces variables and class methods.

This resource was written for any Java compiler!

Why 3 versions?

☞ Perfect for classrooms where the seating is tight.

☞ Students see multiple examples of the same concept.

☞ Differentiated instruction is built into every assessment.

☞ Encourages student interaction & discussion.

☞ Minimizes student copying.

Duration: One75-minute period.

This package includes:

✔ A Package Description

✔ Answer Keys

✔ 6 PowerPoints⭐

✔ 3 x 1-Page Student Handout + Assessment

✔ 3 x 1 Student Activity

✔ 3 x 1 Assessment +

◆  3 x 1 Alternate Assessment with a KICA* marking scheme

✔ 1 Rubric (including a KICA* version)

✔ 3 Code Exemplar

⭐ Google Classroom: Convert PowerPoint Presentations to Google Slides

This package includes 3 VERSIONS of the following:

✨ Student Activity

✨ Assessments

✨ Assessment with a KICA* marking scheme

*** Concepts in this Package ***

✤ Integer vs Double

✤ Numeric Variables:

◆ Declaration Statements

◆ Naming

✤ Primitive Data Types

✤ Variable Scope

✤ Arithmetic Operators

✤ BEDMAS/PEMDAS/BIDMAS

KICA This item has an alternate marking scheme broken down into 4 categories: Knowledge, Thinking/Inquiry, Communication and Application. This aligns with the Ontario, Canada curriculum guidelines.

*** Prerequisite Knowledge ***

✔ User-Defined Methods

✔ Built-in Methods

✔ Main Method

✔ Constructor

✔ Object/Class

✔ Basic Code Organization

✔ Single Line Programmer Comments

✔ Multiple Line Programmer Comments

✔ Syntax/Compilation Errors

✔ System Class: print() and println()

✔ \t Escape Sequence

UPDATED May 2025.

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