Unit Award Scheme

108411 COMPUTATIONAL THINKING (UNIT 3): UNDERSTANDING ALGORITHMS

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	write three simple algorithms to solve given problems, eg making a cup of tea, taking a pen from a pencil case	Student completed work
2	decompose a larger given problem into smaller steps, eg create a short animation in Scratch or another programming environment	Student completed work
3	write algorithms for each of these smaller steps	Student completed work
4	use the algorithms to write a working program in Scratch	Student completed work
shown knowledge of
5	what an algorithm is	Summary sheet
acquired an understanding of
6	how algorithms are used to solve problems in computer programming.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 1 August 2017Level - Level One