Learning intention
- To explore and give commands to complete tasks.
Success criteria
- I can say what a command is
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Cambridge Primary Computing (0059) Learning objectives
Computational Thinking
1CT.01 Follow the steps
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Show the Presentation: Command check.
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Differentiation
Learner needing support:
- Should use the suggested commands on slide 6 of the Presentation: Smart speakers to help them form their own commands.
- Could work in a guided group where an adult models the commands first.
Learners working at a stretch:
- Should explain what happens when ‘smart speakers’ receive incorrect commands and suggest ways to correct them.
- Could design their own multi-step algorithms for classmates to follow.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Learners with secure understanding can:
- Understand the key parts of a command.
- Create
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Vocabulary definitions
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algorithm
A set of clear step-by-step instructions to solve a problem or complete a task.
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command
An instruction or order that tells someone or something what to do.
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In this unit
Lesson 1: Command games
Lesson 2: Computing commands
Lesson 3: Following an algorithm
Lesson 4: Creating algorithms
Lesson 5: Fixing algorithms
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 19th November, 2025
Lesson 1: Command games
Exploring computing commands through playing and creating games.
Lesson 3: Following an algorithm
Developing an understanding that algorithms are made of ordered commands by exploring and following them...
Lesson 5: Fixing algorithms
Understanding how to identify and correct errors in algorithms.
Lesson 4: Creating algorithms
Learning that clear, carefully ordered algorithms lead to successful outcomes.
