ICT at key stage 3 (Year 7)
Unit 6: Control - input, process and output
Section 3: Activity 3
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Objectives |
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- that programs are built by using procedures as building blocks
- that programs are improved by testing the results of the building blocks
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Activities |
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- Ask pupils to write procedures as individual building blocks and then build a program from the procedures.
- Ask pupils to test and refine the program and consider possible extensions.
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- write a procedure as a building block
- build a program from a number of procedures
- test and refine a program to achieve the intended outcome
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Points to note |
- During this activity revise procedures used as building blocks. Pupils build, test and refine their projects.
- Extension activity: more able pupils will use more checks and refinements.
- Homework could involve pupils refining their project plans and introducing changes as a result of tests.
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