Learning objective
- To understand that computers can use algorithms to make predictions (machine learning).
Success criteria
- I can explain what an algorithm is.
- I can
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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
Should rebuild their model as they write the algorithm to ensure steps are not missed.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should write more detailed algorithms; should explain the importance of clear and precise algorithms.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: writing clear and precise algorithms that
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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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artificial intelligence
Computers that can perform the tasks that humans normally do.
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