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Spotlight: The variable.

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Make a Maths game for your child using Scratch: The variable. If you do not already have Scratch or need extra help, use the Support page The variable holds a value. You can find the variable in the Code block section of your window (see figure 1) Figure 1 Note : the online version the variables are called data blocks Note this is different to the other windows.  You have to make the variable by selecting the ‘Make variable’ button.  Once you have done that, a window will appear and ask you to name it and select if it is for this sprite or all sprites.  If you select ‘for this sprite only’ the variable will only work for this sprite.  If you select the ‘For all sprites’, the variable will work for all the spites.  You will find this useful, but for now selecting for all sprites will be fine.  Usually, it is wise to name a variable using something memorable but for this excise just call it test.   Once you have named and selected the t

Make a Maths game for your children using Scratch

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This is the first part of a series of blogs  The object of the game is to make the cat meow as much as possible by correctly answering the questions.   Scratch is an easy to use app that allows you to programme, it is free to download and use. By following this blog and YouTube account, you will be able to write a small programme, which your children can use to learn Maths. Remember, it is designed to be a supplement to education not to replace it. You and your child will be able to learn coding and play the Maths game by following these simple steps. Coding is easy with Scratch: Download and install Scratch. Use the blocks on the left. The first variables and code section. Making a new Sprite. Making the calculation part to your program. Making the Victor tune section to the program. The percentage calculation. Asking the question. Putting it all together. Download and install Scratch Coding is easy with Scratch you can download i