Learning objective
- To interpret a MakeCode algorithm using paper chains.
Success criteria
- I can identify a variety of blocks in
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National curriculum
Computing
Pupils should be taught to:
- Understand
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Cross-curricular links
English
Spoken language
Pupils should be taught
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Gimme five! and arrange the children into pairs. Allow time for paired discussion.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing support:
Should aim to complete two paper chains; could have a device to create the code themselves as they are making the paper chain to support them in seeing the direct connection between their instructions and the resulting program.
Pupils working at greater depth:
Should write the instruction from the blocks on blank strips of paper; should complete the ‘on button b pressed’ program as it is more complex and includes more instructions.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: identifying a variety of blocks in
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Vocabulary definitions
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algorithm
A set of steps to solve a problem or complete a task.
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block coding
Creating code using visual blocks that fit together like a puzzle.
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In this unit
Assessment - Computing Y2: MakeCode
Lesson 1: Tinkering with code
Lesson 2: Tinkering with MakeCode
Lesson 3: What does the code mean?
Lesson 4: Building a program
Lesson 5: Evaluating a program
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 13th June, 2024
