# Key Terms — Variables, Constants, & Arithmetic/Assignment Operators

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- 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 3: Variables, Constants, & Arithmetic/Assignment
Operators

## Vocabulary focus

Variable, Constant, Assignment Operator (=), Arithmetic Operators (+, -, *, /), 
Modulo (%), Integer Division (//), Exponent (**), Variable Naming, Precedence, Mutability

## Build your glossary

For each term or concept, write an explanation in your own words and add an example
from this lesson. Check your explanation against the lesson resources.

  |  Term or concept |  My explanation |  Example |  
   |  ________________ |  ________________ |  ________________ |  
 |  ________________ |  ________________ |  ________________ |