Computer science
All about algorithms
Find out all about algorithms in this guide for Years 3 and 4.
What is decomposition?
Decomposition is breaking tasks into smaller parts. Find out how to use it and why it's helpful in this guide for Years 3 and 4.
What is logical reasoning?
Find out what logical reasoning is and how to use it in this guide for Years 3 and 4.
How are computer programs constructed?
Find out how computer programs are constructed and why sequencing and repetition is important in this guide for Years 3 and 4.
What are inputs and outputs?
Find out about different devices and the kinds of inputs and outputs with this guide for Years 3 and 4.
What is a variable and how do computers use them?
Computers use different variables. Find out what a variable is and how a computer uses them with this guide for Years 3 and 4.
Real life robots
Robots are used in every day life. Discover what robots do with this guide for Years 3 and 4.
What is debugging?
Sometimes digital devices have a bug. Find out how to debug digital devices with this guide for Years 3 and 4.
What is a computer network?
Computers are connected all around the world. Find out more about the main parts of a computer network with this guide for Years 3 and 4.
How does the internet work?
The internet helps us to stay connected and find out information. Find out how the internet works in this guide for Years 3 and 4.
What is the world wide web?
Find out about the world wide web in this guide for Years 3 and 4.
How do search engines work?
You can search the internet to find out lots of information. Find out how search engines work to find this information in this guide for Years 3 and 4.
Algorithms
Find out about algorithms and how they tell a computer what to do in this guide for Years 5 and 6.
Decomposition
Discover how computers use decomposition in this guide for Years 5 and 6.
Logical reasoning
Find out about logical reasoning and how to apply it to help solve a problem in this guide for Years 5 and 6.
Repetition and selection
Computer programs carry out instructions efficiently. Find out how they use repetition and selection in this guide for Years 5 and 6.
Inputs and outputs
Computers receive and send out lots of information. Find out about inputs and outputs in this guide for Years 5 and 6.
Variables
Find out how a computer uses variables in this guide for Years 5 and 6.
Programming with sensors
Find out how computer programmes use sensors in this guide for Years 5 and 6.
Debugging
Find out how computers can be debugged with this guide for Years 5 and 6.
Networks
Networks connect computers all around the world. Discover how in this guide for Years 5 and 6.
The internet
The internet is used by millions every single day. Find out more about the internet in this guide for Years 5 and 6.
What's next for the world wide web?
Find out what is next for the world wide web in this guide for Years 5 and 6.
Search technologies
Discover search technologies in this guide for Years 5 and 6.
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