Understanding Algorithms Programming, coding and control

Years 3 and 4

Skills

Solve open ended problems with the screen turtle in j2code.

Design, write and run executable programs using the visual programming language in j2code.

Be able to debug an algorithm (set of instructions) and correct any errors using either the visual or logo programming language in j2code.

Use repetition in programs to make them more efficient, either using the visual or logo programming language in j2code.

Be able to explore the effect of changing variables in j2code. Use them to make and test predictions.

Use 'selection' in the visual programming language in j2code to program a sequence i.e. use 'if...then...else..' type actions or statements e.g. if a character is touching a wall then bounce back else move forward.

Create a simple flow diagram using j2e5 to control real or screen simulations.

Knowledge and Understanding

Using a simulation found in j2launch library and discuss the use of simulations and compare with reality.

Using j2code show that there are many computer languages to write programs with.

Use j2code to show how logical reasoning can explain how simple algorithms work.

Know and understand the technical language used in programming.

Primary Computing Progression

Technology Enhanced Learning

Years3 and 4 Understanding Algorithms

English

Write instructions for either the Turtle or logo programming language in j2code.

Using j2e5, write instructions on screen in the form of a flow diagram.

Mathematics

Create regular 2D shapes with angles other then right angles.

Using logo in j2code, identify patterns and relationships involving shapes and use these to solve problems.

Use logo in j2code to investigate tessellation and tiling patterns.

Primary Computing Progression

Information Handling

years 3 and 4

Skills

Collect appropriate data using j2vote and enter it into a database.

Generate and compare charts and graphs using j2e5, and understand that different graphs are for different purposes.

Pupils can create an overview of a branching database using j2e5.

Determine the specific data needed to answer a specific question; organise, present, analyse and interpret the data in tables diagrams and bar charts using j2e5.

Begin to develop skills to identify clearly what data needs to be collected and design a questionnaire using j2e5 forms or use j2vote to aid collection.

Knowledge and Understanding

Recognise similarities and differences between ICT and paper-based systems.

Know that ICT can create graphs that are used for different purposes and some are more appropriate and easier to read than others.

Begin to understand that different programs create graphs in different ways and are appropriate to different needs and purposes.

Know and understand the difference between data and information.

Primary Computing Progression

Technology Enhanced Learning

year 3 and 4 Information Handling

English

Using j2e5 to create a graph and explain the story behind the data.

Mathematics

Follow a line of enquiry by deciding what information is important; make and use lists, tables and graphs to organise and interpret data in j2e5.

Answer a question by collecting, organising and interpreting data; use bar charts, tally charts etc... to represent results and illustrate observations using j2e5 to create bar charts.

Create an online form using j2e5; identify and collect data to interpret.

Science

Using j2e5, create an online survey of a specific topic eg. minibeasts.

Record the results of an experiment investigating friction and use the results to share with peers for feedback using j2e5.

Other subjects

Using j2e5 forms, explore relationships in personal data (e.g. leg length and long jump).

Using j2launch library, collect weather data from a website and use in j2e5 as part of their project work, comparing weather from around the world. Then publish to j2webby.

Design a questionnaire to collect data using j2vote or j2e5 forms and publish onto j2webby.

Primary Computing Progression

Text processing and Multimedia

Years 3 and 4

Skills

Use different font sizes, colour and effects to communicate using j2e5.

Use layout, format, graphics and illustrations for different purposes and audiences using j2e5 and publishing to j2webby.

Insert and edit simple tables using j2e5.

Using j2e5, use a variety of page layouts to select different orientations.

Use cut, copy and paste to refine and reorder using j2e5.

Use appropriate editing tools found in j2e5 to ensure their work is clear and error free.

Select suitable text, sounds and graphics from electronic sources found in the j2launch library to use with j2e5.

Select and import graphics from j2camera, digital camera or a graphics package into j2e5.

Create a range of hyperlinks and produce a non-linear, interactive presentation using j2e5.

Recognise key features of layout and use design features such as text boxes, columns, borders using j2e5.

Knowledge and Understanding

Recognise the key features of different layouts and consider how to meet the needs of the audience. (e.g. poster, newspaper, menu, instructions, etc...)

Understand that evaluation and improvement is a vital part of a design process and that j2e5 allows changes to be made quickly and efficiently. Demonstrate through editing their work.

Recognise that ICT can automate manual processes (e.g. find and replace). Understand the advantages and disadvantages of this.

Compare the different contributions of sounds, words and images from a variety of electronic resources.

Recognise the features of good page design and multimedia presentations using j2e5, j2webby or j2bloggy.

Develop an increased sense of audience and talk about their choices and decisions using j2webby and j2e5.

Primary Computing Progression

Technology Enhanced Learning

Years 3 and 4 Text Processing and Multimedia

English

Pupils can create a digital map using j2e5 of a quest for myths and legends.

Pupils can create, edit and illustrate shape poems using j2e5 and publish them to j2webby.

Pupils can work collaboratively on a j2e5 document and publish to j2webby.

Pupils create an explanation text using still images or video with hyperlinks using j2e5 and publish to j2webby.

Mathematics

Take photos or video of a maths trail around the school based on shape, symmetry or angles using j2e5.

Science

Design a poster to promote good health using a variety of images, fonts and borders.

Other subjects

Pupils can share a j2e5 document to create a shared story or local study and publish to j2webby.

Pupils can create a set of estate agents details with j2e5.

Pupils can take pictures out of the window and annotate them using sound or text to illustrate change.

Pupils write and present a newspaper article using j2e5 and publish to j2webby.

Pupils create a multi-page guide book about a local place.

Pupils can produce a poster, tourist leaflet or website connected to other subjects using j2e5 or j2bloggy.

Pupils produce a multimedia presentation on a Greek God.

On a school trip pupils collect digital images, video and use these to produce a multimedia presentation to showcase on j2webby using j2e5.

Pupils produce a photomontage and add them into j2e5.

Pupils add sound to text in j2e5 to enhance a story or poem.

Primary Computing Progression

Digital Image

Years 3 and 4

Skills

Using j2e5 and the j2camera store and retrieve images from a camera, scanners and the Internet and begin to appy additional effects and additional manipulation to change an image.

Using j2e5 select specific areas of a painting using the crop facility and copy and paste to make repeating patterns. Investigate symmetry and reflection.

Using j2camera capture, store, manipulate and share a digital image.

Using j2e5 share a series of photos on a page to evaluate the quality of their own and others' captured images.

Using j2spotlight create a simple sequence of captured images.

Using j2e5 create a simple storyboard to communicate a specific idea.

Knowledge and Understanding

Understand that a digital image can be captured from a number of different devices and it can be stored, developed and enhanced.

To begin to understand how images from different sources (stills, video, graphics, animation) are used to enhance a presentation in j2e5 or communicate an idea.

Understand that evaluation and improvement is a vital part of a design process and ICT allows changes to made quickly and efficiently.

Understand the need for caution when using the Internet to search for images and what they should do if they find images that upset them.

Primary Computing Progression

Technology Enhanced Learning

Years 3 and 4 Digital Image

English

Using j2e5 and j2camera create a photo-fit image for a wanted poster of a story character.

Using j2e5 create an explanation text with digital images from video and hyperlinks to add further detail.

Mathematics

Take photographs and use them in j2e5 to illustrate diferent shapes or symmetries for a display or to publish to j2webby.

Science

Capture images from a digital microscope and use them to present findings and demonstrate findings.

Make an animation using j2spotlight of the seasons or plant growing.

Other subjects

Using j2e5 take photographs of the view through the window and sequence/annotate them to illustrate change and publish it to j2webby.

Using j2e5 plan and take pictures to illustrate a poster about Roman life.

Design wrapping paper using j2e5.

Design pop art-style images by changing effects of a still image using j2camera.

Create a photomontage using j2camera and j2e5 to publish onto j2webby.

Use digital images to create a collage in j2e5 based on a theme and publish it to j2webby.

Use j2spotlight to illustrate the water cycle.

On a school trip collect media and use j2e5 to produce a multimedia presentation that can be published to j2webby.

Primary Computing Progression

Electronic Communication

years 3 and 4

Skills

Contribute to a forum (comments) or a class blog using j2webby or j2bloggy.

Contribute to a wiki using a shared j2e5 document.

Knowledge and Understanding

Understand that there are other methods of communication e.g. blogging, email, video conferencing.

Think about the different styles of language layout, and format of different electronic communications and how these vary depending on the audience.

e-safety

Understand there are rules to keep them safe when communicating electronically, work within these rules using resources on e-safety found in the j2library (search e-safety).

Primary Computing Progression

Technology Enhanced Learning

Years 3 and 4 Electronic communication

English

Pupils use j2e5 as a shared document to create a collaborative writing project.

Using j2vote or forms in j2e5 answer a survey on books they have read to contribute to a class book.

Science

Collaborate with others using j2e5 on a Science project or investigation, exchanging ideas and trying suggestions from others.

Other Subjects

Using j2bloggy or j2webby, set up a link with a foreign school. Publish views from their window with additional details about your school using j2e5. Receive comments from the partner school.

Using j2bloggy or j2webby, use the comment facility to allow an 'expert' to add additional value to contributions pupils have made to a project or piece of work.

Pupils should contribute to a class discussion using the comments on j2bloggy.

Collate information using j2e5 and then publish to j2bloggy, to create an aspect of their e-portfolio.

Contribute to a group using j2e5 to pull together information, text and images for presentation of a topic.

Primary Computing Progression