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KS3 Computational Thinking – Learn Guide

About this course: a KS3 Computing learn guide for Years 7–9. It covers micro:bit programming, decomposition, abstraction and pattern recognition, flowcharts, Flowol control systems, searching and sorting algorithms, Boolean logic, truth tables and logic circuits.

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1.1 Inputs and outputs

1.2 MakeCode blocks

1.3 Practice: name badge

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2.1 Button events

2.2 Using sensors

2.3 Practice: step counter

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3.1 Selection on the micro:bit

3.2 Variables and loops

3.3 Practice: rock, paper, scissors

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4.1 Key vocabulary and sorting

4.2 Exam skills

4.3 End of Year 7 check

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5.1 Decomposition and abstraction

5.2 Pattern recognition

5.3 Practice: plan a morning routine

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6.1 Flowchart symbols

6.2 Decisions and loops in flowcharts

6.3 Practice: traffic lights

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7.1 Inputs, outputs and sensors

7.2 Building a control flowchart

7.3 Practice: car park barrier

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8.1 Key vocabulary and sorting

8.2 Exam-style recap

8.3 End of Year 8 check

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9.1 Linear and binary search

9.2 Bubble sort

9.3 Practice: sort the cards

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10.1 AND, OR and NOT

10.2 Truth tables

10.3 Practice: truth table challenge

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11.1 Logic gates and diagrams

11.2 Combining gates

11.3 Practice: alarm system

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12.1 Mixed retrieval

12.2 Extended answer

12.3 End of Year 9 check