teacher_notes.md

Week 3 – Input + Guess the Number (1–10)

Objectives

• Use input() to get player input
• Convert text to number using int()
• Validate input (keep asking until it's valid)
• Introduce randomness with random.randint

Concept explanation

• input() is like Scratch “ask and wait”.
• int() turns text into a number.

Lesson flow (60–75 min)

1. (10 min) Warm-up: change Week 2 points
2. (10 min) Explain input() and int()
3. (25 min) Guided build: guess game
4. (15 min) Student challenge: add attempts and hints
5. (5 min) Wrap: student explains validation loop

Success criteria

• Game works even if user types something wrong (letters or out-of-range).