Gives up after first attempt. Can't give reasons for responses. Uses only display mode. Uses only single commands. Clears the screen as soon as a mistake is made and either starts again or leaves problems 3.
Students work by trial and error.
Is able to see more than one adequate strategy but they are not necessarily connected or inter-related. Uses display mode but types in more than one command. Uses text mode and attempts to program. Has no ability to edit. If wrong deletes entire program and starts again.