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This unit has been replaced by the unit *New* Programming 1: Commands unplugged. It will move to our Content archive in October 2026. It will remain permanently available but will not be updated in line with curriculum or website developments.
Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Explain what an algorithm is.
- Write clear algorithms.
- Follow an algorithm.
- Explain what inputs and outputs are.
- Create an achievable program.
- Decompose a design into steps.
- Identify bugs in an algorithm and how to fix them.
Suggested prior learning
Programming 1: All about instructions
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Lessons
Lesson 1: What is an algorithm?
Lesson 2: Algorithm pictures
Lesson 3: Virtual assistants
Lesson 4: Step by step
Lesson 5: Debugging directions
Key skills
- Recognising that
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Key knowledge
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Key vocabulary
algorithm
artificial intelligence
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Unit resources
Knowledge organiser – Computing Y1: Algorithms unplugged
Aimed at pupils, a single page which gives key facts and definitions from the unit "Programming 1: Algorithms Unplugged".
Vocabulary display – Computing Y1: Programming 1: Algorithms unplugged
A display version of the key vocabulary from the Programming 1: Algorithms unplugged unit.
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