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KS3 Course Week 1

An introduction to algorithms

Starter program

Class activity

Tasks for week 2

Links to resources used in the session

  • Cup Robotics
  • Intelligent Piece of Paper
  • Doodle Art

Additional resources

Trainers’ notes (password protected)

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