Solving Problems Using Solvelets

• Read the problem statement in the top left panel.
  
  
• Select program elements as prompted in the top left.
  
  
  • If your choice is incorrect, feedback will be displayed underneath.
    
    
  • If 'Explain' button is displayed, you can click on it to ask for further clarification.
    
    
• Click on the right panel to select the location of each code element when prompted.
  
  
  • If your choice is incorrect, feedback will be displayed in the left center panel.
    
    
• Write code when prompted:
  • If a black box appears in the right panel, click on it to write code.
    
    
  • A dialog box will appear: Enter your line of code into it.
    
    
  • Click on 'Submit' button after entering your line of code.
    If correct, it will appear in the right panel.
    
    
  • If your line of code has any errors, they will be displayed in the dialog box.
    
    
  • Click on 'Explain' button, when available, to ask for clarification of the errors.
    
    
• Once your program is complete and correct, click on 'Next Problem' button to go to the next problem.
  
  
  • Before you do, review the summary of steps in the bottom left panel.
    These are the steps you will use to solve every problem.