Selection and Decision Making · Algorithms & Programming

Programming Selection with IF/ELSE

Implementing branching paths in code to allow for different outcomes based on conditions.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the 'else' block provide a safety net for our program?
  2. 2Why is the order of conditional checks important in a script?
  3. 3How can we use selection to create a simple quiz program?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: Computing - Programming and Algorithms
Year: Year 5
Subject: Computing
Unit: Selection and Decision Making
Period: Algorithms & Programming

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