Lesson Issue: CSA 1.3 & 1.4 Expressions and Output, Assignment Statements and Input

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Overview

We are building new CSA lesson modules for Unit 1.3 (Mathematical Expressions, Operators, Precedence) and Unit 1.4 (Compound Assignment, Casting, and Remainder).
To make practice more interactive, we will:

1. Create FRQ-style coding problems aligned to the College Board framework.
2. Add gamified features (points, levels, and progress tracking).

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Tasks

1. Full-Stack FRQ Questions

• Content design:
  • 3–4 FRQs covering binary, unary, assignment, relational, and casting.
  • Include operator precedence challenges (e.g., tricky x += y * z).
  • Practice with integer vs. double division, remainder operator %.
• Backend:
  • Autograder checks expressions for correctness.
  • Test cases handle edge cases (negative numbers, mixed types).
  • API endpoint returns pass/fail + explanation.
• Frontend:
  • Code editor input (Monaco/Ace).
  • Submit → API → Feedback displayed in UI.

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2. Gamified Features

• Theme: “Code Quest: Operator Arena”
  • Each correct answer = earn coins.
  • Level up after clearing FRQ sets.
• Mechanics:
  • Streak bonus for consecutive correct submissions.
  • Wrong answers → lose a “life” (but retry possible).
• Visuals:
  • Small animations for correct / incorrect .
  • Progress tracker bar for 1.3 → 1.4 mastery.

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3. Integration

• Connect FRQs to game logic.
• Store user progress in backend (scores + unlocked levels).
• Lesson flow:
  • Intro → Practice (FRQs) → Game rewards → Summary screen.

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Deliverables

• Fully working lesson module (frontend + backend).
• At least 3 FRQs for 1.3 and 3 FRQs for 1.4.
• Gamified interface with scoring and progress tracking.

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Stretch Goals

• Timed challenges for operator speed drills.
• Leaderboard for class competitions.
• Teacher dashboard to assign custom FRQs.

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Next Steps

1. Draft FRQs for Unit 1.3 and 1.4.
2. Decide on editor library for code input.
3. Assign dev roles:
   • Content writers (FRQs).
   • Backend grading logic.
   • Gamified frontend UI.