Introduction to Loops (Repeating Actions)
Students explore the concept of repetition by identifying actions that happen multiple times and creating instructions that use 'repeat' commands.
Key Questions
- Identify actions in a sequence that are repeated multiple times.
- Design a set of instructions that uses a 'repeat' command to make it shorter.
- Compare the efficiency of a long list of individual steps versus using a loop.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
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