Learning intention
- To follow instructions precisely to carry out an action.
Success criteria
- I can explain why an algorithm must be
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Cambridge Primary Computing (0059) Learning objectives
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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Differentiation
Learners needing support
Could have instructions repeated or written down; could work with a partner when drawing the figure.
Learners working at a stretch
Should sort the creatures into different groups based on similar features.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Learners 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
Lesson 1: What is an algorithm?
Lesson 2: Algorithm pictures
Lesson 3: Virtual assistants
Lesson 4: Step by step
Lesson 5: Debugging directions
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 25th June, 2025
Lesson 3: Virtual assistants
Understanding how computer inputs and outputs work by becoming a virtual assistant.
Lesson 5: Debugging directions
Exploring debugging using maps and a set of directions with mistakes or ‘bugs’ in them.
Lesson 1: What is an algorithm?
Understanding what an algorithm is by using a set of instructions to dress a doll.
Lesson 4: Step by step
Using decomposition to break down a problem into smaller steps.
