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Jumping: Using random numbers

You should complete the lessons Calculations and Functions and Random Numbers before doing this assignment.

Create an animation in Alice that does the following:
A character jumps to reach an object that is above their head.

A while loop will continue until they reach the object or they have made 10 attempts.

Each attempt the character jumps a random amount, from half the distance to the object, up to and including the distance to the object.

The character counts each jump.

If the character succeeds, the object falls to the ground.

Use a procedure to tell them they succeeded, or better luck next time.

Use procedures and functions where appropriate:

Specifications:

• Use props to fill out the scene.
• Use variables wherever it is appropriate.
• Use repetition and selection control statements.
• Use procedures and functions where appropriate.

Suggestions: This is a longer program than previous ones.

• Get one piece at a time to work, then save.
• Keep working on it one piece at a time.
• If you are having problems with one piece, disable those statements and come back to it.

Save the Alice3 program as LastName_FirstName_jumping.a3p. For example Smith_Mary_jumping.a3p

• Submit the LastName_FirstName_jumping.a3p file in assignments.

The following are requirements:

If any of these requirements are not met, the score will be 0.

Item
The program is an Alice a3p file.
The program opens.

If the requirements are met, the grade is as follows:

Item	Points
Your program has a comment at the top of myFirstMethod with your name and description of program.	3
You have a comment for each procedure or block of code telling what takes place.	3
At least 5 Props are used to create an appropriate scene.	3
The character counts while jumping using a loop.	6
The calculation uses random values and calculates the distance correctly.	6
The loop ends after 10 attempts or on reaching the object.	6
The object falls to the ground if the character reaches it.	4
Procedures and functions are used where appropriate.	6
Appropriate control structures are used.	6
There is a procedure to display the correct message at end.	6

Possible points=49
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If you do not receive a perfect score you may resubmit it as long as it is resubmitted within 3 days.
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