Computational Thinking Worksheets

12 computational thinking worksheets you can use with your class, no preparation necessary. You even have the answers, making these a brilliant easy to use addition to your teacher toolkit.

They can be printed out or completed on-screen as they are PDF files with editable areas for students to enter their answers.

HOW CAN I USE THEM?
These worksheets are ideal for

• An easy grab-and-go classroom activity,
• homework tasks and
• cover worksheets.
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Perfect for computer science teachers, non-specialists and new teachers.

WHAT IS INCLUDED?
The 12 PDF worksheets included:

1. Decomposition: Delivery Robot – A 2-page worksheet where students break down larger tasks into smaller tasks. A great starter activity.
2. Decomposition: Make a Snowman – This simple worksheet where students put the steps in order and then decompose one of those steps further. This is perfect for a starter or a plenary.
3. Decomposition: Robot Arms – This asks students to break down the tasks a robot arm in a factory would need to do. Great as a homework task.
4. Pattern Recognition: Finding Order – Students decide on the order or steps that are required to follow a recipe successfully. A nice starter.
5. Pattern Recognition: Spot the Correct Pattern – a 3-page worksheet where students need to pick the correct set of instructions to draw the shape. Perfect for a homework task or plenary.
6. Pattern Recognition: Create a Pattern – a 2-page worksheet. Students follow the example given and adapt it to match the scenarios. A great way to check progress.
7. Abstraction: London Underground – Students look at the London underground map, then answer questions about why the map has been simplified. A nice way of introducing the topic of abstraction in computational thinking.
8. Abstraction: Film – Students describe answer questions on abstraction about a film synopsis. A nice in-class activity to reinforce learning.
9. Abstraction: Gathering Important Facts – Students read a statement and answer questions. A nice homework task or plenary.
10. Algorithms: Writing Instructions – A fun in-class pairs activity to write instructions for a secret handshake. A great interactive starter activity which reinforces the need for clarity in instructions.
11. Algorithms: Pseudocode – Students write pseudocode. A nice homework task, in-class tasks to reinforce learning or plenary to check understanding.
12. Algorithms: Flow Diagrams – A 3-page worksheet where students need to answer questions about flowcharts. Great as a plenary activity or homework task.

What are you waiting for? Buy them now and use them straight away to enhance your lessons whilst saving yourself hours of preparation.