Outcomes of sequences
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can predict the outcome of a sequence.
Key learning points
- A sequence of commands has an outcome.
- Programs can use different commands and have the same outcome.
- The outcome of a program can be changed.
Keywords
Prediction - what you think will happen
Outcome - the end result of a program
Common misconception
A program’s outcome can only be achieved in one way.
Using different combinations or sequences of commands can achieve the same outcome even though the finished solution might not have been the best way to produce the outcome .
Teacher tip
Demonstrate the examples of programs using your programming software, if possible. This allows you to to modify and run your program to respond to student questions.
Equipment
Pupils will need access to a device with block-based programming software. Examples in this lesson use ScratchJr https://oak.link/scratch-jr
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is a sequence?
Q2.Where does a program start?
Q3.What do you call a set of ordered commands?
Q4.Arrange these steps in the order needed for a sequence.
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match each term to its definition.
what you think will happen
the result of a program
a set of steps in a specific order
Q2.Can different programs have the same outcome?
Q3.Why is it important to predict outcomes in programming?
Q4.What happens if you change the sequence of commands?
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