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 and direction
Pupils
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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 use the Resource: Google – Coding for carrots block tiles; 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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