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Lesson 1: Decomposition and pattern recognition

Using decomposition and pattern recognition to solve problems.

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

1. Recap and recall

Before starting this unit, check the children can recall:

  • Decomposition is breaking something down into smaller chunks.

  • A code is a set of instructions that tell a computer what to do.

  • Debugging is the process of fixing code when it does not work.

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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 15 April 2026

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