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Have students break their code into smaller pieces to find out where the bug might be.

  • If the code is in smaller pieces, it’s easier to pinpoint what parts aren’t working and focus on them rather than the entire program.

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  • CS 1
  • Intro Programming
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Teaching with Logo: Building Blocks for Learning by Molly Watt & Daniel Watt

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