# Daily Bell Ringer — Data Types (Integers, Floats, Strings, Booleans) & Type Casting

- Link: https://doss.academy/course-3-introduction-to-programming/unit-3-python-fundamentals-variables-data-types-operators/lesson-2-data-types-integers-floats-strings-booleans-type-casting/daily-bell-ringer/
- Published: 2026-10-18T12:31:13-04:00
- Author: matthew.leffler@jefferson.kyschools.us

Course 3: Introduction to Programming / Unit 3: Python Fundamentals — Variables,
Data Types & Operators / Lesson 2: Data Types (Integers, Floats, Strings, Booleans)&
Type Casting

## Before we begin

Why does adding "5" + "5" in Python result in "55" instead of 10?

Record your initial thinking. Be ready to explain your reasoning and revisit your
response after the lesson.