LearnITWithMrC

Random Numbers

Lesson Video

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Lesson Tasks

Watch the Lesson video
Make notes if needed.
Open your Learning Journal
Complete Task 1 in your Learning Journal
Complete the learning activities
Make sure you complete the book tasks in your Unit Booklet
Complete End of Task Assessment
Update your learning objectives

What do I need to Learn?

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I need to learn how to use random number generation.

Key Terms

Random Generate Function

There is no Powerpoint to go with this section. You can download the notes sheet from Task 1 and make some notes on the topic, however most tasks are to be completed in your book. Don't forget to update your learning objectives at the end!

Task 1 - Getting organised - notes Click to see more

Task 1: Fill in the heading.

Open your cornell notes word document, if you would rather fill it in by hand then feel free to print it out. Fill in the video title and the topic at the top of the page. See example below.

Open a Cornell notes sheet by clicking on the image below.

Remember good notes allow students to help each other problem solve

Good notes will help you organise and process data and information

Cornell notes help you retain and recall information by having three different ways/sections where you process the information.

Note taking is a way of helping you to remember things you would otherwise forget. It also stimulates our critical thinking skills.

Remember! whenever you see the notes icon this means the information is important and you should write it down on your notes sheet.

Task 2 - Coding Activities Click to see more

Coding activities

1. Write a simple python program to generate a random number between 1 and 10 and OUTPUT the result. (use lesson notes to help)

2. Write a python program to roll two dice and OUTPUT both of the dice values and the total value.

3. Write a python program to toss a coin and OUTPUT if it is heads or tails.
3 a. Get the user to enter a number and then toss the coin that number of times. OUTPUT the results

Extension: Create a game that uses random number generation.