Computational Thinking and Logic · Autumn Term

Debugging and Testing

Developing strategies for identifying and fixing errors (bugs) in Scratch programs.

Key Questions

  1. How would you test every possible path through a program with multiple branches?
  2. Identify common types of errors in Scratch programs and propose solutions.
  3. Design a systematic approach to debugging a complex Scratch project.

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS3: Computing - Programming and Development
Year: Year 7
Subject: Computing
Unit: Computational Thinking and Logic
Period: Autumn Term

Suggested Methodologies

Problem-Based Learning

Tackle open-ended problems without predetermined solutions

35–60 min

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Peer Teaching

Students prepare and deliver mini-lessons to classmates

30–55 min

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