Learning objective
- To understand that computers and devices around us use inputs and outputs.
Success criteria
- I can identify some input devices.
- I can identify
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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: Explain the answer and allow time for paired discussion.
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Differentiation
Learners needing support
Could use the commands for a virtual assistant as demonstrated by the teacher.
Learners working at a stretch
Should identify other devices that can be inputs and outputs (including those they may see in the world around them).
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Assessing progress and understanding
Learners with secure understanding indicated by: creating a clear, achievable program for
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Vocabulary definitions
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artificial intelligence
Computers that can perform the tasks that humans normally do.
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computer
Electronic machine that accepts and processes information to produce an output then stores the results.
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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 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.
Lesson 2: Algorithm pictures
Developing unique and specific algorithms while following instructions.
