The Computing Progression Pathways suggests that at the yellow level, on the theme of algorithms, a student should demonstrate that he/she:

• Understands that algorithms are implemented on digital devices as programs. (Algorithmic Thinking)
• Designs simple algorithms using loops, and selection i.e. if statements. (Algorithmic Thinking)
• Uses logical reasoning to predict outcomes. (Algorithmic Thinking)
• Detects and corrects errors i.e. debugging, in algorithms. (Algorithmic Thinking)

The following link to cs4fn articles that illustrate Algorithms – Yellow Level.

• A good magic trick is a combination of method and presentation, in some ways like a computer program

  Mathemagic [cs4fn-pdf]

More of our resources, including linked computing ‘story’ booklets can be found in our resources section. You may also want to look at cs4fn’s teacher resources or browse the latest cs4fn magazine.