This term in computing, we are learning about text-based programming.
We are using an online platform called iLearn2, which helps us learn how real programmers write and control code using text rather than blocks.
You can find the resource we are using here:
🔗 https://www.ilearn2.co.uk/TBW4/ TBW4 is our code this half term
By the end of this unit, you will know that:
programs are written instructions that computers follow
text-based programming uses typed commands instead of blocks
programs need to be written in the correct order to work properly
mistakes in code are called bugs
programmers fix bugs through a process called debugging
computers only do exactly what they are told
You will learn and use important computing words such as:
algorithm, code, command, debug, input, output, sequence
In computing lessons, we learn to think logically and precisely.
This means we will learn to:
break problems into small steps
write clear instructions that a computer can follow
test programs to see if they work
spot mistakes and fix them
explain what our code is doing and why
Computer scientists test, improve and refine their work.
As you learn, think about questions like these:
Why does the order of commands matter in a program?
What happens if a single command is missing or incorrect?
Why is debugging an important part of programming?
How is text-based coding different from block-based coding?
⌨️ Algorithm Challenge
Write a set of instructions for making a sandwich.
What happens if the steps are in the wrong order?
🐞 Debugging Challenge
Think of a time when something did not work on a computer.
How did you fix it?
🤖 Programmer Thinking
Why do you think computers cannot “guess” what we mean?
Why do you think learning to code is an important skill for the future?
Computers are powerful — but they only work well when humans give them clear instructions.