Creative Programming with ScratchJr · Autumn Term

Debugging ScratchJr Projects

Finding and fixing mistakes in code to make programs run as intended.

Key Questions

  1. Analyze common errors in ScratchJr scripts.
  2. Differentiate between a logical error and a syntax error in block coding.
  3. Construct a strategy for systematically debugging a program.

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS1: Computing - ProgrammingKS1: Computing - Debugging
Year: Year 2
Subject: Computing
Unit: Creative Programming with ScratchJr
Period: Autumn Term

Suggested Methodologies

Peer Teaching

Students prepare and deliver mini-lessons to classmates

30–55 min

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Escape Room

Solve content puzzles in sequence to "break out"

30–50 min

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