Skip to main content
CS Teaching Tips

Main navigation

  • Browse All Tips
  • Tags
  • 3D
  • About
  • Rate Tips
  • Tip Sheets

Misconception: Students sometimes will use reserved keywords as variable names.

  • Inform students of this mistake so they can avoid it and check for accidental keyword use for variables when they’re debugging.

More about this tip

Tags

  • Content Misconceptions
External Source

Interview with Rachel Menzies.

Other Tips By
Other Tips By Rachel Menzies

Similar tips

When presenting abstract concepts, have students close their eyes and visualize the concepts as they are described. Then, have them draw what they saw.
Arrange seating in your classroom to allow ample room for wheelchairs in multiple locations to make your classroom accessible to all students.
Misconception: Students have trouble understanding the difference between the “glide” and “go to” blocks in Scratch.

For more information or to report a bug, contact us at admin@csteachingtips.org. Built with Bootstrap. Powered by Drupal.

Privacy Policy