Lesson 1: What is an algorithm?

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Lesson 1: What is an algorithm?

Learning intention

To understand what an algorithm is.

Success criteria

I can explain

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Cambridge Primary Computing (0059) Learning objectives

Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

That following and giving simple instructions is important in computing. It is important that instructions are followed in the correct order. To program a Bee-Bot with simple commands and to fix simple programming errors. An algorithm is a set of clear and precise instructions.

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Differentiation

Learners needing support

Could use a pre-cut version of the Activity: Doll and clothes; could work with a supportive peer.

Learners working at a stretch

Should be given more blank cards from the Activity: Crossing the road cards to add more steps in their algorithm.

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Assessing progress and understanding

Learners with secure understanding indicated by: writing clear algorithms; considering the different

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Vocabulary definitions

algorithm

A clear set of instructions to carry out a task.
computer

Electronic machine that accepts and processes information to produce an output and then stores the results.