Programming Errors Activity Cards Collection

Programming Errors Activity Cards Collection

This collection provides flexible activity cards to support the AP CSP Day 11 - Types of Programming Errors lesson and other related activities throughout the unit.


🎯 Icebreaker Activity Cards

Card #1: Error Identification

Time: 15 minutes
Group Size: 4-6 students
Materials: Code segments

Activity Instructions:

  1. Groups identify errors in given code segments
  2. Discuss the importance of error detection
  3. Rotate leadership every 5 minutes

Learning Goals:

Card #2: Error Categorization

Time: 10 minutes
Group Size: 3-4 students
Materials: Error examples

Activity Instructions

  1. Groups categorize errors into syntax, logic, runtime, and semantic
  2. Discuss the types of errors
  3. Present findings

Learning Goals

Card #3: Error Brainstorm

Time: 12 minutes
Group Size: Any
Materials: Paper, pens

Activity Instructions

  1. Students brainstorm common programming errors
  2. Share ideas with the class
  3. Discuss which errors are most important to understand

Learning Goals


🧠 Critical Thinking Cards

Card #4: Error Analysis

Time: 20 minutes
Group Size: 3-4 students
Materials: Program error examples

Activity Instructions

  1. Groups analyze program error examples
  2. Identify error types and their causes
  3. Discuss how to detect and correct errors
  4. Present findings

Learning Goals

Card #5: Error Comparison

Time: 15 minutes
Group Size: 3-4 students
Materials: Error comparison worksheet

Activity Instructions

  1. Groups compare different error types
  2. Discuss strengths and weaknesses
  3. Present comparisons

Learning Goals

Card #6: Error Simulation

Time: 18 minutes
Group Size: 3-4 students
Materials: Simulation prompts

Activity Instructions

  1. Groups work on error simulation
  2. Develop error correction strategies
  3. Present the strategies

Learning Goals


🎨 Creative Expression Cards

Card #7: Error Mind Map

Time: 20 minutes
Group Size: 3-4 students
Materials: Paper, markers, sticky notes

Activity Instructions

  1. Groups create a mind map of programming errors
  2. Include:
    • **Syntax errors
    • **Logic errors
    • **Runtime errors
    • **Semantic errors

Learning Goals

Card #8: Error Reflection Worksheet

Time: 10 minutes
Group Size: 3-4 students
Materials: Worksheet, pens

Activity Instructions

  1. Groups complete the worksheet
  2. Discuss:
    • **What did you learn about programming errors?
    • **How do errors affect program functionality?
    • **What challenges did you face?
    • **How could you improve your error analysis?

Learning Goals

Card #9: Error Challenge

Time: 15 minutes
Group Size: 3-4 students
Materials: Error prompts

Activity Instructions

  1. Groups work on an error challenge
  2. Develop error correction strategies
  3. Present the strategies

Learning Goals


🤝 Collaboration Cards

Card #10: Collaborative Error Analysis

Time: 25 minutes
Group Size: 4-6 students
Materials: Error examples

Activity Instructions

  1. Groups analyze program error examples
  2. Identify error types and their causes
  3. Present findings

Learning Goals

Card #11: Group Error Simulation

Time: 20 minutes
Group Size: 3-4 students
Materials: Simulation prompts

Activity Instructions

  1. Groups simulate error detection and correction
  2. Focus on error types
  3. Present the simulation

Learning Goals

Card #12: Error Improvement Suggestions

Time: 15 minutes
Group Size: 3-4 students
Materials: Existing error examples

Activity Instructions

  1. Groups review existing error examples
  2. Suggest improvements to error detection and correction
  3. Present suggestions

Learning Goals


🚀 Innovation Challenge Cards

Card #13: Rapid Error Analysis

Time: 15 minutes
Group Size: 2-3 students
Materials: Error prompts

Activity Instructions

  1. Groups quickly analyze code for errors
  2. Focus on error types
  3. Present the analysis

Learning Goals

Card #14: Error Matching Puzzle

Time: 10 minutes
Group Size: 3-4 students
Materials: Puzzle pieces with error types

Activity Instructions

  1. Groups assemble an error matching puzzle
  2. Match error types with descriptions
  3. Present matches and explanations

Learning Goals

Card #15: Future Error Prediction

Time: 20 minutes
Group Size: 4-6 students
Materials: Future scenario cards

Activity Instructions

  1. Groups predict future error types
  2. Develop error detection strategies
  3. Present ideas

Learning Goals


📝 Usage Guidelines

Selection Principles

Timing Adjustments

Difficulty Modifications

Material Substitutions

AP CSP Integration


These activity cards are designed for maximum flexibility and can be adapted for various class periods, group sizes, and learning objectives. Teachers should preview activities and select based on student needs and available time.