1: Folio

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Purpose

To improve your accuracy and attention to detail in written communication so that you can:
- be understood by a computer
- communicate more accurately with others
To recognise patterns in code and text, so that you can:
- spot and fix errors
- make modifications and improvements to existing code
- make your own code that works from pieces you’ve seen before
To develop your Computational Thinking skills by solving a variety of real world problems using the Micro:bit and Python code with branching and iterations.

Learning Behaviours

This task provides the following opportunities to develop and demonstrate the Learner Behaviours:

LB	Description
Driven	Engages in Python coding challenges with persistence; learns from their mistakes; willingly completes the extension activities.
Curious	Explores and tests ideas by asking questions, researching and through trial and error when learning new skills or developing solutions.
Collaborators	Works in teams to solve problems and create new information. Willingly shares new skills and knowledge and assists others and seeks assistance from peers.
Connected	Connects programming constructs and data structures to real life applications and is able to explore and discuss issues and ethical implications of their solution.
Flexible Thinkers	Applies new knowledge and skills to solve problems and is able to adapt and recognize patterns in other solutions.
Disciplined	Motivated learner who demonstrates initiative by following a project management process to complete a project.

To be successful

Accurately and independently complete all 6 modules
Include your code and output for each exercise in your OneNote section called Task 1 Folio Algorithms and coding.

Include comments with your all Python code Use the correct programming structure (selection and iteration) Complete core and attempt any extension exercises

Working at home?

Try the Microbit simulator at create.withcode.uk. Type your code in as usual (including the all important from microbit import * line), and then press the big play (▶) button in the bottom right to run it.

Task Description

Students work through a series of tasks introducing them to sequencing, debugging, output, variables, lists, selection and iteration while using MicroPython and the BBC micro: bit. Students develop their Computational Thinking skills designing, implementing and evaluating algorithms.

Section
1. Sequencing	1.1	1.2	1.3	1.4
2. Variables and Lists	2.1	2.2	2.3	2.4	2.5		Image design template
3. Iteration and Selection	3.1	3.2	3.3	3.4
4. Accelerometer	4.1	4.2	4.3	4.4		Ext
5. Music	5.1	5.2	5.3			Ext
6. Networking	6.1	6.2	6.3	6.4		Ext