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Flowcharts & repetition

Lesson 2 of 5

MakeCode

7-11 yrs

Pupils write a simple flowchart algorithm for their dance sequence. They then follow their algorithm to write a program using the BBC micro:bit MakeCode editor and explore how repetition can be used to create an animation.

Key learning:

  • To understand the use of repetition
  • To write simple flowchart algorithms using repetition
  • To write programs based on algorithms using repetition

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