Original PromptProcesses and Production Skills
Students are expected to:
Define digital problems and identify requirements.
Design algorithms using:
sequence
decisions (branching)
repetition (loops)
variables
user input
Use a visual programming language (e.g. Scratch) to create digital solutions.
Test, debug and improve programs.
Work collaboratively using agreed protocols and manage time and resources effectively.
This resource is designed to enhance students' understanding of algorithmic thinking and their ability to tackle digital problems. It includes various tasks that guide students through the fundamental concepts of coding, such as sequences, loops, variables, and branching. Tasks are structured to facilitate hands-on learning, including matching coding terms with definitions, defining problems through scenario-based exercises, debugging challenges that improve logical reasoning, and sketching flowcharts to visualize algorithms. Each activity reinforces the importance of designing effective solutions and debugging techniques, culminating in an emphasis on refining and improving algorithms.