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The document outlines the Cambridge Primary Computing curriculum for Year 6, focusing on computational thinking, programming, and data management. It includes lessons on flowcharts, algorithms, programming constructs, data capturing, and spreadsheets, with explanations, activities, and review questions for each topic. Key vocabulary and practical activities are provided to enhance understanding and application of concepts.

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Cambridge Year6 Computing Notes Downloadable

The document outlines the Cambridge Primary Computing curriculum for Year 6, focusing on computational thinking, programming, and data management. It includes lessons on flowcharts, algorithms, programming constructs, data capturing, and spreadsheets, with explanations, activities, and review questions for each topic. Key vocabulary and practical activities are provided to enhance understanding and application of concepts.

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Cambridge Primary Computing – Year 6

Full Notes – Curriculum-Aligned


Includes: Explanations, Diagrams (text), Activities, and Review Questions

Unit 1: Computational Thinking and Programming

Lesson 1.1: Understanding Flowcharts and Algorithms


Key Vocabulary:
- Algorithm – A set of steps to solve a problem
- Flowchart – A diagram that shows algorithm steps
- Start/End – Use ovals
- Process – Use rectangles
- Decision – Use diamonds

Explanation:
An algorithm is like a recipe. A flowchart helps draw these steps. Arrows show the flow.

Activity:
Draw a flowchart for making tea.

Review:
1. What is a flowchart?
2. List three flowchart symbols.

Lesson 1.2: Programming Constructs


Key Vocabulary:
- Sequence, Selection, Repetition

Explanation:
Code runs in order (sequence), makes choices (if), and loops (while/repeat).

Activity:
Write code to move a robot using selection and repetition.

Review:
1. Define sequence.
2. Give an example of repetition.
Unit 2: Managing Data

Lesson 2.1: Capturing and Storing Data


Explanation:
Data can be collected by typing or sensors. Stored in hard drives or cloud.

Activity:
Log all the data you create today (messages, searches, photos).

Review:
1. Name two input methods.
2. What is the cloud?

Lesson 2.2: Creating a Spreadsheet


Explanation:
Spreadsheets store data in rows/columns. Use formulas to calculate.

Activity:
Create a table of 5 students and calculate averages using =AVERAGE()

Review:
1. What is a spreadsheet cell?
2. Write a formula to add A1 and B1.

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