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
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
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…
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could use a pre-cut version of the Activity: Doll and clothes; could use the algorithm written by the teacher and change only one step during the Main event.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should be given more blank cards from the Activity: Crossing the road cards to add more steps to 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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instructions
A list of commands and directions on how to do something.
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In this unit
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 15th January, 2025
