Learning objective
- To know how to debug an algorithm.
Success criteria
- I can spot bugs in algorithms.
- I can fix
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National curriculum
Computing
Pupils should be taught to:
- Understand
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Cross-curricular links
Mathematics (Year 2)
Geometry
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Break it down and allow time for paired discussion.
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Extended-mode explainer videos
How to extend your display to view the lesson page and preseantion mode simultaneously. Choose your operating system below to watch the video
Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Should be encouraged to step and turn according to the instructions on the map; could use a toy or figure to guide around the map.
Pupils working at greater depth:
Could create algorithms (and the correct answers) to match their own maps.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: identifying bugs and fixing algorithms.
Pupils working
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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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