Learning objective
- To understand what an algorithm is.
Success criteria
- I can explain
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National curriculum
Computing
Pupils should be taught to:
- Understand
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Cross-curricular links
English
Writing – composition
Pupils should be
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1: Lesson plan
An area for you to put useful resources from the previous lesson
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could use a pre-cut version of the Activity: Doll and clothes; could work with a supportive peer.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should be given more blank cards from the Activity: Crossing the road cards to add more steps in their algorithm.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: writing clear algorithms; considering the different
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Vocabulary definitions
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algorithm
A clear set of instructions to carry out a task.
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computer
Electronic machine that accepts and processes information to produce an output and then stores the results.
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