Teacher video: Debugging

This Stage 1 Computing teacher video explains the concept of debugging, the process of finding and fixing errors in algorithms and programs. It introduces the idea that a set of instructions is called an algorithm and that debugging involves identifying and correcting mistakes, known as bugs, so that programs work as intended.

The video highlights how debugging is an essential part of computing, showing that every program or app is tested and refined to remove errors. It also explores how these same problem-solving skills can be related to real-life situations where instructions need to be followed carefully or corrected.

This video is part of Kapow’s Computing resources, which support the Cambridge Primary Computing Curriculum Framework (0059). In the Algorithms unplugged unit, it helps teachers understand how to introduce debugging to learners and build their confidence in supporting problem-solving and logical thinking.

Computing, Stage 1, Unit 3: Algorithms unplugged, Lesson 5: Fixing algorithms