Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will design a project to make a micro:bit step counter. We will use a familiar design template to design the algorithm, appearance and to program flow of the project.

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3 Questions

Q1.
If the compass heading is 310, what will be displayed on the micro:bit?
E
N
S
Correct answer: W
Q2.
The image below is an example of...
An algorithm
Code
Correct answer: Program flow
Task
Q3.
Which of these is a conditional statement in the code below?
forever
Correct answer: If compass heading (<45)
set heading to (>)
show string (heading)

3 Questions

Q1.
What is an algorithm in a design?
A diagram of the flow of the program
Correct answer: A set of clear and precise, ordered instructions
The appearance of the project
The task that needs to be completed
Q2.
If you're making a step counter, when should the variable 'step' be set?
When the program ends
Correct answer: When the program starts
Whilst the program is running
Q3.
The order in which commands are executed (run) in a program is the...
Algorithm
Appearance
Correct answer: Program flow
Task

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UnitComputing / Sensing

Computing