Learning intention
- To use code to solve problems.
Success criteria
- I can break a task down into smaller
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Cambridge Primary Computing (0059) Learning objectives
Computational Thinking
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Tell learners to imagine that you are a robot and give instructions to help you move from one side of the classroom to another (for example, from the whiteboard to the door). Tell them you will only do exactly what they say. Ask for one instruction at a time. For example: Take one step forward.…
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Differentiation
Learners needing support:
- Should say the instructions they are giving to the computer (for example, if they are using a forward arrow, they should say ‘go forward 1 square’).
- Could use a whiteboard to record each step as they build their algorithm.
Learners working at a stretch:
- Should explain how each step contributes to solving a problem.
- Could record each step they make in their own way.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Learners with secure understanding can:
- Recognise the small steps to solve a problem.
- Focus
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Vocabulary definitions
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abstraction
Focusing on the important parts and ignoring the extra details.
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algorithm
A set of steps to solve a problem or complete a task.
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In this unit
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 7th January, 2026
Lesson 2: Tinkering with MakeCode
Learning what a micro:bit is and exploring blocks in MakeCode.
Lesson 3: Creating icons
Using MakeCode to write a program for displaying a sequence of icons, and testing it...
Lesson 4: Building a program in MakeCode
Building a program in MakeCode and using the repeat command.
Lesson 5: Debugging a program
Debugging and evaluating a MakeCode program.
