This Computing scheme of work introduces pupils to algorithm design – a key computational thinking skill for Key Stage 2 pupils. It explains how algorithms are step-by-step instructions used to complete tasks and solve problems, and how designing them in a clear, logical order helps pupils work efficiently.

The video uses everyday examples such as following a recipe, crossing the road and wrapping a present to show how important the order of steps can be. It then applies this to coding, showing how planning an algorithm ensures a program runs smoothly and does what it’s meant to do.

This video is part of Kapow Primary’s Year 4 Computing Computational thinking unit. It supports teachers in breaking down algorithm design in a relatable and practical way, helping pupils understand how to plan their code before building it.

See more of our Year 4 Computing scheme of work.

Computing, Year 4, Programming 2: Computational thinking, *New* Computational thinking, Lesson 3: Algorithm design.