OOLessonPlans

Vicki Gold

12/17, 12/19 and 12/22

Lesson Plan 19b - Chapter 5 - Decisions- Testing for Equality of Strings

Mass Framework:

Standard 1:

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

Standard 2:

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

Standard from Technology/Engineering Standards for a Full First-Year Course in Grades 9 or 10

Broad Concept: Engineering design involves practical problem solving, research, development, and invention and requires designing, drawing, building, testing and redesigning.

Learning Objective:

review concepts learned to date
expand knowledge of Java and all programming languages to include Decisions - if then else statements
The difference in testing for equality of numbers vs. Strings vs. Objects in Java

Learning Experience:

12/17

Review if/then/else statements - if a number is == 5
the relational operators
- >,>=, <, <=,==, !=
String Equality- if (string1.equals(string2) vs if string1 == string2 (demo this on my computer)

12/19

Assessment is based on: