Learning objective
- To follow instructions precisely to carry out an action.
Success criteria
- I can explain why an algorithm must be
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National curriculum
Computing
Pupils should be taught to:
- Understand
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Cross-curricular links
English
Writing – composition
Pupils
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Spot the mistake and allow time for paired discussion.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could have instructions repeated or written down; could use the images on the Presentation: Algorithm pictures to help them when drawing the figure.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should sort the creatures into different groups based on similar features.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: using clear instructions in their algorithm;
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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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bug
An error or mistake in computer code.
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In this unit
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 26th November, 2024
