Making a step counter

Computing

The micro:bit

Selection to control the flow in a program

Sensing inputs

Conditional statements

Designing a step counter

This unit brings together all the four programming constructs: sequence, repetition, selection and variables whilst also utilising a physical device - the micro:bit. Pupils begin with a simple program to build and test and then take on three new projects, with each adding more depth and complexity.

Sensing movement with physical computing

What is the main purpose of a design in programming?

Put these steps in order for developing a program.

Why is it important to evaluate a program against the initial design?

Why should you test your program more than once?

to store and change information as the program runs

What is the main reason to use variables in a program?

What is the term for information sent into a program to be processed?

Match each example to the correct keyword.

What is the result produced by a program called?

Put these steps in order for designing a program.

What should you consider when designing the flow of your program?

Starter Quiz

What is the main reason to use variables in a program?