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Cambridge Professional Development

Lesson plan template

Lesson: Introduction to Algorithms and School: TIS


Flowcharts
Date: 17/11/2024 Teacher: Deon
Class: Y10 Class size: 12
Learning Define algorithms and explain their purpose in problem-solving.
Objectives: Identify and use standard flowchart symbols.
Create a flowchart to represent a real-life process.

Lesson Identify and correctly use standard flowchart symbols.


objectives: Create a simple flowchart to visually represent a real-life process.
Apply logical thinking to break down tasks into manageable steps for an algorithm.

Vocabulary: Algorithm: A step-by-step set of instructions to solve a problem or perform a task.


Flowchart: A visual representation of an algorithm using standardized symbols.

Previous Students should be familiar with basic problem-solving concepts.


learning: No prior knowledge of algorithms or flowcharts is required.

Plan
Activities Resources
Beginning Teacher Activity: Whiteboard and marker
(10 mins) Introduce the topic by asking "Have you ever followed
step-by-step instructions to complete a task? Can you
think of examples?"

Explain what algorithms are and their role in computer


science. Introduce flowcharts as a visual representation
of algorithms, discussing common symbols (start/end,
process, decision, arrows). Use the whiteboard to draw
examples of each symbol and their purpose.

Student Activity:
Answer the teacher’s introduction questions.
Engage with the examples of flowchart symbols.

Middle Guided Practice Flowchart symbols reference


(35 mins) sheet.
Teacher Activity:
Walk students through the process of creating a simple Scenarios for independent
flowchart. Example: "Deciding whether to wear a jacket practice.
based on the weather." Use question techniques to
guide their understanding ("What decision is being Paper or printed flowchart
made?" "What happens in each condition?"). Draw an templates.
example flowchart step-by-step on the whiteboard.

Student Activity:
Follow along with the teacher’s example. Ask questions
about the decision making process and flowchart
construction.

Independent Practice

Teacher Activity:
Distribute the scenario handouts (making a sandwich,
brushing your teeth). Provide paper or printed templates
for students to create their own flowcharts. Move
around the room to assist and offer feedback.

Student Activity:
Choose a scenario from the handout. Break down the
process into steps and represent it as a flowchart.

End Teacher Activity:


(5 mins) Select a few students to present their flowcharts to the
class. Provide feedback on their use of symbols and
logical flow. Summarize key takeaways about
algorithms and flowcharts.

Student Activity:
If chosen present their flowchart. Reflect on the lesson
and ask any final questions.

Additional Information
Health and safety issues?
Differentiation Assessment
ICT access?
Provide simpler scenarios for Observe student participation during Emergency plan on door exit.
students who need more guided practice.
support. BYOD – bring your own device.
Evaluate the flowcharts created during
Offer more challenging independent practice for correct use of
WiFi available.
scenarios or ask advanced symbols and logical structure.
students to create flowcharts for
coding tasks (calculating the
area of a rectangle).

Reflection and evaluation


Reflection:
Were the lesson objectives realistic?
What did the learners learn today?
What was the learning atmosphere like?
Did my planned differentiation work
well? Did I stick to timings?

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What changes did I make from my plan
and why?
Summary/Evaluation
What two things went really well? Consider both teaching and learning.
1.
2.

What two things would have improved the lesson? Consider both teaching and learning.
1.
2.

What have I learned from this lesson about the class or individuals that will inform my next lesson?

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