Category: Approach

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Technique – Calculation Worked Examples

Summary of Technique This technique uses the worked examples approach. Pupils can build a solid understanding of a process for working through a complex task, such as a calculation. This technique serves as an example of how worked examples can be used for calculation tasks as well as coding tasks....

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Materials – N5 / Higher Media Calculations

Activity Summary Higher/ National 5 pupil exercises providing worked examples for a variety of Data Representation calculations including the uncompressed files sizes of images with dimensions in pixels and inches sound with multiple channels video Suggested Time Required 10 minutes to study each worked example...

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Technique – Modular Programming Alternative Conceptions

Summary of Technique This technique is designed to challenge pupils’ understanding of modular programming, and develop understanding of how data flows in and out of program modules. It is imperative that pupils know the difference between the internal data flow and external data input/output of the program....

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Materials – Scratch Peer Instruction questions

Activity Summary This is a set of slides for presenting to a class with Scratch questions. The questions work well when used with Peer Instruction. The Scratch content covers the majority of National 5 level concepts for programming. Suggested Number of Lessons Spread over a unit of...