Turn your students into Coding Detectives! 🔍💻

Learning to code is about more than just moving blocks—it’s about learning to think. One of the most essential skills in Computer Science is Debugging, and these challenges are designed to help your students master it without the frustration of being stuck at a computer.

Why you need this resource:

• Tiered Difficulty: Exercises are strategically sequenced to increase in complexity. While the first challenges build confidence, the final ones are intentionally rigorous to test true mastery and help you assess each student's logic level.
• Promotes Student Autonomy: This resource allows students to "run the code" mentally. They can test their logic and receive immediate feedback independently, significantly reducing the need for constant teacher intervention.
• Develop Critical Thinking: Students must analyze a specific goal, find the "bug" in the code, and explain how to fix it.
• Read Before You Code: This activity forces students to "read" block-based language (Scratch style), which drastically improves their coding fluency.
• Writing Integration: Students don't just fix it; they describe the solution, hitting ELA and Logic standards simultaneously.
• No Prep & Versatile: Perfect for STEM labs, substitute plans, or a "warm-up" before jumping onto the computers.
  

What’s Included:

• 6 High-quality Debugging Challenges: Covers Loops, Motion, Sounds, Events, and Conditionals using realistic Scratch-style graphics.
• Scaffolded Framework: Student answer spaces are designed for circling mistakes and writing technical solutions.
• Teacher Answer Key: Included for quick and easy grading or for use in self-checking stations.