CT Skills
The CT skill where you create and follow a step-by-step procedure that can be used by others
Algorithmic Thinking
The drawer where you can find clear screen
Basic Drawer
you see this when downloading a file onto the microbit
A flashing yellow/orange light.
CT SKILL Being used: During their math club meeting, Sam, Ava, and Jake were tasked with creating a set of instructions for a scavenger hunt. “We need to make sure it’s easy to follow,” Sam said. Ava nodded, adding, “We should list the clues in order, so participants know where to go next.” Jake chimed in, “And we can include specific actions, like ‘find the clue under the big tree’ or ‘look behind the gym door.’”
algorithmic thinking
Define algorithm
a step-by-step procedure that can be used by others
Breaking down a math problem
Decomposition
Code block to show a message
show string block
middle area of the Microbit where programs are displayed
LED Grid
CT SKILL BEING USED: During their robotics club meeting, Alex, Jordan, and Priya faced a challenge: their robot wasn’t moving as expected. “We need to figure out what’s going wrong,” Alex said, scratching his head. Jordan suggested, “Let’s break down the problem into smaller parts, like the sensors, motors, and the code.” Priya agreed, adding, “Exactly! If we test each component individually, we can identify what’s causing the issue.” As they carefully examined each part, they felt more confident, knowing that by tackling the problem piece by piece, they were on the right track to fixing their robot.
Decomposition
used to connect the flowchart symbols
arrows
Focusing on key details and filtering out the unnecessary details
Code block needed when creating a conditional statement
if else code block
device on the back of the Microbit lets you detect movement
accelerometer
CT SKILL Being used: In Mrs. Johnson's middle school science class, students are divided into small groups to plan a community garden. Each group has to decide what plants to grow, how to layout the garden, and how to divide tasks among themselves
Collaboration
diagram that represents a set of instructions
flow chart
Identifying and correcting errors within the instructions you made to get an effective and realistic solution
Debugging and Evaluating
The drawer where you can find "scroll image"
Advanced --> Images
microbit in virtual form
emulator / simulator
In their science project on climate change, Lily, Max, and Sophie gathered to prepare their presentation. “We need to make our arguments strong,” Lily suggested. Max added, “Exactly! We should include statistics about rising temperatures and graphs showing the impact on ice caps.” Sophie agreed, saying, “And we can reference credible sources to back up our claims. That way, our classmates will really understand the urgency of the issue.”
Communicating with Evidence
the purpose of a rectangle within a flowchart
command / actions
Creating a CER is an example of this
Communicating with Evidence
Code block needed for pressure sensor
analog read pin
known as the 'software'
The computer's code/programs
CT SKILL BEING USED: During a science project on renewable energy, Maya, Ben, and Clara gathered in the library to brainstorm their ideas. Ben suggested that they categorize their ideas into three main types: solar, wind, and hydro. Clara nodded, adding, “Then we can highlight just a few key facts about each one.”
Developing and using abstraction
the purpose of a rhombus shape
Decision / Yes/No or True/False questions