Computing · Year 1

Algorithms and Instructions

💻 ComputingEasy9 min

Story time 📖

Tap play and I''ll read this lesson to you like a story.

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🤖 you are a ! A can only do what you it. If you say 'make a it just there! You need to , . Those have a an !

An algorithm for making a jam sandwich — every step is small, clear, and in order.

An is a set of that a or a . every they do !

have things: every is , the are in the , and is . If one is , the thing just like a a very ! 🥪

QualityWhat it means
Clear steps ✅Each step is easy to understand
Right order 🔢The steps follow one another correctly
Nothing missing 🧩Every important step is included
What makes a good algorithm?

🧩 🧦 Put these instructions for putting on socks in the correct order!

  1. Pull the sock up over your heel
  2. Put your toes in first
  3. Stretch the sock open
  4. Pick up a sock

💡 ask: Does each make on its own? Could a it? If a is too big or , it into !

🗂️ 🗂️ Sort these instructions. Are they clear and helpful, or unclear and unhelpful for a robot?

  • Walk forward 3 steps

  • Turn right

  • Do the thing

  • Pick up the red pencil

  • Go over there

! Now let's you know the key . are used in , , and even . Every your a , it an ! 📱

✍️ ✏️ Fill in the missing words to complete the sentences about algorithms.

An is a set of . The be in the .

🌟 You just like a ! , is what do every day when they and .

Quiz time! 📝

Algorithms Quiz 🤖

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