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Debugging & evaluating

Lesson 5 of 5

MakeCode

7-11 yrs

Pupils program the BBC micro:bit as a digital number flashcard and evaluate their programs against the design criteria before reviewing their learning from this unit.

Key learning:

  • To follow an algorithm accurately to create a digital number flashcard
  • To write and debug programs that meets design criteria
  • To evaluate against design criteria

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