Description
In this interactive Python debugging challenge, students step into the role of a Coding Club tasked with fixing a broken pricing system for a school Hot Cocoa Stand before the winter concert begins. As they investigate realistic code errors, students practice identifying logic mistakes, tracing values, and debugging Python programs that affect real-world outcomes like pricing and totals.
What Students Will Do
- analyze Python code snippets to identify logic and syntax errors
- fix bugs involving conditionals, variables, loops, and functions
- test corrected code to verify accurate outputs and totals
- assemble a complete working Python program using all fixes
What’s Included
- Interactive Python coding mystery slides
- Multiple debugging code snippets with guiding questions
- Final “Put It Together” coding challenge
- Review questions with answer keys
- Teacher’s guide with talking points, hints, and explanations
Skills & Concepts Covered
- Python conditionals (if / elif / else)
- Variables and math operations
- Lists and loops (range() and len())
- Functions and return values
- Debugging logic vs. syntax errors
- Tracing code step by step
Perfect For
- Middle school computer science or coding classes
- Python beginners learning debugging skills
- STEM or technology electives
- Sub plans, early finisher activities, or review lessons
Why Teachers Love It
- Real-world, relatable scenario that keeps students engaged
- Focuses on debugging, not just writing code
- Encourages problem-solving and critical thinking
- Works with any Python editor (online or offline)
- Low-prep and classroom-tested
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Description
In this interactive Python debugging challenge, students step into the role of a Coding Club tasked with fixing a broken pricing system for a school Hot Cocoa Stand before the winter concert begins. As they investigate realistic code errors, students practice identifying logic mistakes, tracing values, and debugging Python programs that affect real-world outcomes like pricing and totals.
What Students Will Do
- analyze Python code snippets to identify logic and syntax errors
- fix bugs involving conditionals, variables, loops, and functions
- test corrected code to verify accurate outputs and totals
- assemble a complete working Python program using all fixes
What’s Included
- Interactive Python coding mystery slides
- Multiple debugging code snippets with guiding questions
- Final “Put It Together” coding challenge
- Review questions with answer keys
- Teacher’s guide with talking points, hints, and explanations
Skills & Concepts Covered
- Python conditionals (if / elif / else)
- Variables and math operations
- Lists and loops (range() and len())
- Functions and return values
- Debugging logic vs. syntax errors
- Tracing code step by step
Perfect For
- Middle school computer science or coding classes
- Python beginners learning debugging skills
- STEM or technology electives
- Sub plans, early finisher activities, or review lessons
Why Teachers Love It
- Real-world, relatable scenario that keeps students engaged
- Focuses on debugging, not just writing code
- Encourages problem-solving and critical thinking
- Works with any Python editor (online or offline)
- Low-prep and classroom-tested
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