Algorithm
An algorithm is a precise, step-by-step set of instructions for solving a problem or doing a task. Computers follow algorithms written as code.
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Computing
Algorithms, coding, binary and staying safe online.
Around ages 5–11
Primary
Online safety
Staying safe online means keeping personal details private, using privacy settings and strong passwords, being kind, and telling a trusted adult if anything worries you.
Coding
Coding, or programming, means writing instructions in a language a computer understands so it can do a job, like run a game, an app or a website.
Debugging
Debugging means finding and fixing mistakes, called bugs, in an algorithm or a computer program. It is a normal part of coding for everyone.
Around ages 11–16
Secondary
Binary
Binary is a number system that uses only two digits, 0 and 1. Computers use binary to store and process all their information.