Algorithms and Instructions · Autumn Term
Introduction to Logical Reasoning
Using logic to predict the outcome of simple programs and identifying errors in sequences.
Key Questions
- Predict the final position of an object after a series of directional commands.
- Explain why a simple sequence of instructions did not achieve the intended result.
- Assess the most efficient path to reach a target in a grid.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS1: Computing - AlgorithmsKS1: Computing - Logical Reasoning
Year: Year 2
Subject: Computing
Unit: Algorithms and Instructions
Period: Autumn Term
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