Vicki Gold

11/27, 11/29 & 12/1

Computer Science - C++ - 667

LESSON 11:  Methods Project

Mass Curriculum Standards:

Standard 1: Demonstrate proficiency in the use of computers and applications as well as an understanding of concepts underlying hardware, software, and connectivity.

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Standard 2: Demonstrate responsible use of technology and an understanding of ethics and safety issues in using electronic media.

Math Standards

International Society of Technology Education (ISTE):

Information Literacy Standards:

• Standard 6 – Mathematics instructional programs should focus on solving problems as part of understanding mathematics so that all students

o Build new mathematical knowledge through their work with problems

o Develop a disposition to formulate, represent, abstract, and generalize in situations within and outside mathematics

o Apply a wide variety of strategies to solve problems and adapt the strategies to new situations

o Monitor and reflect on their mathematical thinking in solving problems produce other creative works.

o Standard 6 – Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.

o Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.

Technology Foundation Standards for Students:

• Standard 3 – Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity. Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and

Objectives:

· Students will learn to create simple methods within a class, focusing primarily on method syntax. All of the methods illustrated in this unit will have void return types; that is, they simply display data. There will be no calculating or setting and retrieving of instance variables. Students will code and compile the Song class. This class will simulate a collection of animals using a String called animal (the type of animal) and a second String called noise (the sound made by that animal)

Learning Experience

• There will be a short lecture on the Methods Project
• Students will move to the hands-on activity of creating the Methods project

Students will be assessed on

• How well students work independently
• Compile and test the Song class with its current methods
• Enhance the showNoise() method to show more of that part of the nursery rhyme
• Enhance the showSong() method to display an entire verse of Old MacDonald for at least one animal
• Comment as needed, ensuring that each method includes a description of what it does
• Save, compile, and test often