Learning intention

  • To explain why one computing device is better for an activity or place than other devices.

Success criteria

  • I can identify positive and negative features of
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Cambridge Primary Computing (0059) Learning objectives

2CS.05 Understand that people use

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

Show the Presentation: Input and output device recall.

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Differentiation

Learners needing support:

  • Could focus only on giving the four devices to four people, without thinking of other ways for the remaining children.
  • Could use Resource: Device features (support) in the Main event to help them see the positives and negatives of each device.
  • Could give their answers by speaking or using pictures instead of writing.

Learners working at a stretch:

  • Should give more than one reason why a device should be given to a particular child during the Main event.
  • Should compare the features of one computing device with another. For example, ‘Amelia should use the phone to take photos on holiday because it is small and light. This is better than a tablet, which is too big to put in your pocket.’
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Assessing progress and understanding

Learners with secure understanding can:

  • Identify positive and negative features of a computing
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Vocabulary definitions

  • feature

    Something about a device, like its size, shape or buttons.

  • input device

    A piece of hardware you use to put information into a computer (for example, a keyboard or mouse).

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