Lesson 1: What is an algorithm?
Understanding what an algorithm is by using a set of instructions to dress a doll.Learning objective
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National curriculum
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
As this is the first programming unit in Key stage 1, there is no knowledge to recap with the children.
In EYFS (Reception), the children may have learnt:
Following and giving simple instructions is important in computing.
Instructions should be followed in the correct order.
To program a Bee-Bot with simple commands and to fix simple programming errors.
An algorithm is a set of clear and precise instructions.
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Adaptive teaching
Assessing progress and understanding
Vocabulary definitions
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 15 April 2026
