Computational Thinking Fundamentals · Summer Term

Pattern Recognition

Identifying and describing patterns in sequences and images.

Key Questions

  1. Analyze different types of patterns found in everyday life.
  2. Predict the next element in a given visual or numerical pattern.
  3. Construct a new pattern using a specific rule.

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS1: Computing - AlgorithmsKS1: Computing - Logical Reasoning
Year: Year 2
Subject: Computing
Unit: Computational Thinking Fundamentals
Period: Summer Term

Suggested Methodologies

Stations Rotation

Rotate through different activity stations

35–55 min

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Concept Mapping

Build visual maps of concept relationships

20–40 min

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