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Year 5 Computing

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Computer science

  • Algorithms

    Find out about algorithms and how they tell a computer what to do in this guide for Years 5 and 6.

  • Decomposition

    Discover how computers use decomposition in this guide for Years 5 and 6.

  • Logical reasoning

    Find out about logical reasoning and how to apply it to help solve a problem in this guide for Years 5 and 6.

  • Repetition and selection

    Computer programs carry out instructions efficiently. Find out how they use repetition and selection in this guide for Years 5 and 6.

  • Inputs and outputs

    Computers receive and send out lots of information. Find out about inputs and outputs in this guide for Years 5 and 6.

  • Variables

    Find out how a computer uses variables in this guide for Years 5 and 6.

  • Programming with sensors

    Find out how computer programmes use sensors in this guide for Years 5 and 6.

  • Debugging

    Find out how computers can be debugged with this guide for Years 5 and 6.

  • Networks

    Networks connect computers all around the world. Discover how in this guide for Years 5 and 6.

  • The internet

    The internet is used by millions every single day. Find out more about the internet in this guide for Years 5 and 6.

  • What's next for the world wide web?

    Find out what is next for the world wide web in this guide for Years 5 and 6.

  • Search technologies

    Discover search technologies in this guide for Years 5 and 6.

Digital literacy

Information technology