AI Helps You Code With Pictures (Block Coding)

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1. What is block coding?

   1. Coding that can only create rectangular shapes
   2. A way to code by snapping colorful puzzle-piece blocks together instead of typing
   3. A type of coding that blocks certain websites
   4. A coding language invented in 2024

2. Who invented Scratch, the popular block coding tool?

   1. A group of kids who wanted easier coding
   2. MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), a famous university
   3. A company that makes video games
   4. The same people who invented Minecraft

3. Is block coding 'real' coding or just practice for babies?

   1. Block coding is only for very young children, not serious learners
   2. Block coding is real coding — it uses all the same ideas as professional code
   3. Block coding is fake — nothing you build actually runs
   4. Block coding counts as real coding only if you're under 10

4. In Scratch, what does the 'when flag clicked' block do?

   1. It draws a flag on the screen
   2. It starts your program running when you click the green flag
   3. It deletes all your code
   4. It saves your project

5. The Scratch 'forever' block is most similar to which typed-code concept?

   1. A variable
   2. A while loop that runs forever
   3. An if-then condition
   4. A function

6. What is a 'sprite' in Scratch?

   1. A refreshing drink for coders
   2. A character or object in a Scratch project that can move and do things
   3. A special type of block that only appears once
   4. The background scenery of your project

7. The Scratch 'repeat 10' block is the same idea as which typed-code concept?

   1. A backup
   2. A variable
   3. A for loop that runs 10 times
   4. An error message

8. How can AI help you BEFORE you even open Scratch?

   1. AI can't help until you have an existing project to share
   2. AI can help you plan what blocks to use and what order to put them in
   3. AI can log into Scratch for you
   4. AI can automatically build the whole project without you

9. You want to make a cat walk across the screen in Scratch. What's the FIRST block you need?

   1. 'Say Hello'
   2. 'When flag clicked' — to start the program
   3. 'Stop all' — to set up the ending
   4. 'Change color effect' — to make the cat colorful

10. What happens when you snap a 'move 10 steps' block after 'when flag clicked'?

    1. Nothing — it's just planning and doesn't do anything
    2. When you click the green flag, the sprite moves 10 steps across the screen
    3. The block turns into typed code automatically
    4. Your computer saves the project

11. Block coding uses all the SAME ideas as typed code. Which of these is an example?

    1. Block coding uses mouse clicks; typed code uses the keyboard — that's the only difference
    2. Scratch 'if-then' block = typed 'if/else' condition; Scratch 'repeat' block = typed 'for loop'
    3. Block coding uses colors; typed code uses only black text
    4. Block coding is for phones; typed code is for computers only

12. Why is Scratch described as a 'kid-safe space' for sharing projects?

    1. Scratch is only available offline so nothing is shared
    2. Scratch has a moderated community designed for young creators to safely share projects
    3. Scratch automatically removes all code from shared projects
    4. Scratch requires parent payment to see other projects

13. AI explains a Scratch project plan for a cat-chasing-mouse game. You say 'Add a scoring system too.' What should AI do?

    1. Tell you the project is already too complex
    2. Update the plan to include score blocks and explain which score blocks to use
    3. Build the game automatically without your input
    4. Say no — cats don't have scoring in real life

14. After understanding what Scratch blocks do, how does this help when you move to typed coding later?

    1. It doesn't help — Scratch and typed coding are completely different
    2. You already understand the concepts (loops, events, conditions) — you just learn the new written syntax
    3. Scratch blocks turn into typed code automatically when you're ready
    4. You have to forget all your Scratch knowledge and start fresh

15. What is the BEST description of how AI makes block coding even more fun?

    1. AI replaces block coding with typed code
    2. AI explains what blocks do, suggests fun project ideas, and helps you plan before you open Scratch
    3. AI plays your Scratch games and scores them for you
    4. AI only helps if you already know how to code