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Topic 3.3 · Interactive concept example

Precedence, division, MOD and sequencing

  • Arithmetic precedence
  • Parentheses and reordering
  • Numeric addition versus concatenation

Change it · step through · explain

Change an input, predict what will happen, then advance one step. Read why the state changes, reset and experiment. This fixed teaching model does not save progress or award XP.

Ready · Make a prediction

Ready to explore: Precedence, division, MOD and sequencing
  1. a (0–100)4Waiting
  2. b (1–100)5Waiting
  3. Expressiona+2*bWaiting

Ready to explore: Precedence, division, MOD and sequencing

Why: Change an input, predict the first effect, then advance one step.

Try this: Change one input or choose another listed case. Predict the effect, reset and compare the states and governing rule.