Learning objective
- To plan algorithms that will solve problems.
Success criteria
- I can devise and create algorithms to solve
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National curriculum
Computing
Pupils should be taught to:
- Understand
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Cross-curricular links
Maths
Geometry – position
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Explain that the children will be thinking about what makes a good algorithm. Display the Presentation: Range of answers and arrange the children in pairs. Read the statements out loud. Ask the pairs to talk about which statements are true, which are not true and which might not always be true. Encourage them to give…
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support:
Should use a small toy or mini figure to help them navigate the maze and map; could use the Resource: Google – Coding for carrots block tile to help remember what the coding blocks do.
Pupils working at greater depth:
Should be encouraged to explain their code choices as they progress through the tasks; should use loops in their code to make their algorithms more efficient.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: creating algorithms to solve problems; beginning
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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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loop
A repeated sequence of instructions.
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In this unit
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 12th September, 2025
