BBC Teach | What are algorithms? | KS2 Computing | BBC Teach @bbcteach | Uploaded June 2021 | Updated October 2024, 1 day ago.
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This short film for primary schools outlines how algorithms are sets of instructions to make something happen, before explaining further using a recipe analogy.
The film outlines how algorithms are the starting points for computer programs that solve problems.
It then looks at the example of using an electronic card key to open a door, using a flow diagram to organise the instructions and steps needed to make sure the door only unlocks when the correct card key is used.
The film finishes with more examples of how algorithms are used in computer-based tools and systems like social media feeds and search engine rankings.
This short film is from the BBC Teach series, Cracking Computing.
Suitable for teaching:
KS2 computing curriculum in England
Technologies curriculum area at 2nd Level in Scotland
KS2 digital competence framework in Wales
KS2 using ICT cross-curricular skill in Northern Ireland
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This short film for primary schools outlines how algorithms are sets of instructions to make something happen, before explaining further using a recipe analogy.
The film outlines how algorithms are the starting points for computer programs that solve problems.
It then looks at the example of using an electronic card key to open a door, using a flow diagram to organise the instructions and steps needed to make sure the door only unlocks when the correct card key is used.
The film finishes with more examples of how algorithms are used in computer-based tools and systems like social media feeds and search engine rankings.
This short film is from the BBC Teach series, Cracking Computing.
Suitable for teaching:
KS2 computing curriculum in England
Technologies curriculum area at 2nd Level in Scotland
KS2 digital competence framework in Wales
KS2 using ICT cross-curricular skill in Northern Ireland
For BBC Teach website: bbc.com/teach
For free in depth teachers notes, follow the links via the cards.
SUBSCRIBE TO BBC TEACH YOUTUBE: youtube.com/bbcteach?sub_confirmation=1
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TWITTER: twitter.com/bbc_teach
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More resources from BBC Bitesize: bbc.co.uk/bitesize
