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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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

  • algorithm

    A set of steps to solve a problem or complete a task.

  • block coding

    Creating code using visual blocks that fit together like a puzzle.

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