Fall 2024 - P3
3.2 Data Abstraction - Hacks and Homework
Here, you will learn how to represent a list or string using a variable, generalize data sources through variables, use abstraction to manage complexity in a program, and explain how abstraction manages complexity.
Data types are classifications that specify what kind of data a variable can hold. In programming, knowing and using the right data types is critical for processing data accurately. In this lesson, we are going over strings, lists, integers, floating-point numbers, tuples, dictionaries, booleans, and sets. These different data types allow computers to represent real-world information (e.g., using strings to store text, integers for counting, booleans for binary conditions).
Homework Rubric
Criteria | Excellent (.95 points) | Good (.90 points) | Fair (.80 points) | Needs Improvement (.70 points) | Unacceptable (.50 points) |
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Understanding | Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the topic | Shows good understanding, with minor errors | Shows basic understanding, but lacks depth | Shows limited understanding with major errors | Fails to show any understanding of the topic |
Completeness | All parts of the assignment are fully completed | Most parts completed, with minor omissions | Some parts are missing or incomplete | Several parts missing or incomplete | Assignment is largely incomplete |
Accuracy | All answers are correct and fully justified | Most answers are correct, with good justification | Some correct answers, but lacks clear justification | Few correct answers, with little justification | Almost all answers are incorrect |
Presentation | Well-organized, neat, and easy to read | Neatly presented, but with minor formatting issues | Presentation is somewhat disorganized | Poor organization, difficult to follow | Presentation is messy and hard to read |
Timeliness | Submitted on time or early | Submitted on time | Submitted within 1 day of the deadline | Submitted 2-3 days after the deadline | Submitted more than 3 days late |