Relational operators
I can use relational operators as part of selection statements.
Relational operators
I can use relational operators as part of selection statements.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Relational operators are used to compare values in expressions.
- Expressions either return as True or False.
- Relational operators can be used in selection statements.
Keywords
Relational operator - compare two values and produce the result of True or False
Condition - an expression that evaluates to True or False
Selection - used when there is more than one possible path for a program to follow
Common misconception
The = operator is used for comparison.
When using Python for programming the == operator is used for comparison and the = operator is used for assignment. Other languages may not always use these operators for these tasks.
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Equipment
All pupils requires access to devices that can edit and run Python programs. Starter code files are available to copy or use directly via the Raspberry Pi Code Editor.
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Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
addition
subtraction
multiplication
real division
integer division
modulo division
20
4
2
3.0
Exit quiz
6 Questions
greater than
less than
equal to
not equal to
greater than or equal to.
less than or equal to
True
False