What are loop cards?

Loop cards are a great game that can be played individually or as a class. They are perfect for review key vocabulary or questions at the end of a topic or when revising for an exam.

Instructions

  1. Cut out the cards from the paper horizontally (but don't cut them in half!) and then shuffle them.
  2. Now start joining each question on the right hand side of the card to the matching answer on the next card.
  3. Carry on until all the cards loop together and you have competed the game!

Hint: Make sure that you set your paper to portrait to print 4 cards per sheet of A4 paper.

Edit Vocab

The number of characters in a string.
Negative Index
The position of a character starting from the end of the string.
Parameter
Placeholders in a function's definition that outline the type and number of inputs the function can accept
External Library
A library that is developed by a third-party and is used to extend the functionality of a software application.
Global Variable
A variable declared outside any function or procedure, which can be accessed from any part of the program.
Start Index
The position of the first character to include in the slice.
Procedure
A set of instructions that performs a specific task and does not return a value.
Code Reuse
The ability to use existing subprograms from a library in new programs, reducing redundancy and improving efficiency.
Auto-Completion
A feature of IDEs that suggests possible completions or code snippets as you type, increasing programming efficiency.
Code Editor
A text editor optimized for writing and editing source code of computer programs.
Length