# foo blank lesson #docs ### ~screen TODO ### @video vimeo/134121040 ### ~ ## Topic TODO: Basic - Show Number ## Quick Links TODO: * [tutorial](/microbit/lessons/lucky-7/tutorial) * [quiz](/microbit/lessons/lucky-7/quiz) * [quiz answers](/microbit/lessons/lucky-7/quiz-answers) * [challenges](/microbit/lessons/lucky-7/challenges) ## Class Year 7 ## Prior learning/place of lesson in scheme of work TODO: Learn how to creating a **global number variable**, `data->count` to keep track of the current count. We will be learning how to create a counter app using global variables as well as simple commands, such as on button pressed, and show number. ## What the teacher needs to know TODO: * Acceptable Use Policy (AUP): An Acceptable Use Policy comprises a set of rules applied by the owner/manager of a network, website or large computer system that defines the ways in which the network, site or system may be used. * Algorithm: An unambiguous set of rules or a precise step-bystep guide to solve a problem or achieve a particular objective. * Command: An instruction for the computer to execute, written in a particular programming language. * Computational thinking: Thinking about systems or problems in a way that allows computer systems to be used to model or solve these. * Computer networks: The computers and the connecting hardware (wifi access points, cables, fibres, switches and routers) that make it possible to transfer data using an agreed method (‘protocol’). * Creative Commons: A licensing scheme where the creator of an original work allows others to use it without seeking further permission, subject to a number of agreed conditions: www. creativecommons.org. * Data: A structured set of numbers, possibly representing digitised text, images, sound or video, which can be processed or transmitted by a computer, also used for numerical (quantitative) information. * Debug: To fix the errors in a program. * Decomposing: The process through which problems or systems are broken down into their component parts, each of which may then be considered separately. * Domain Name Service (DNS): The distributed automatic system that converts domain names into the IP addresses which are used for routing packets via the internet. * Encrypt: To securely encode information so that it can only be read by those knowing both the system used and a secret, private key. * E-safety: Used to describe behaviours and policies intended to minimise the risks to a user of using digital technology, particularly the internet. * Generalisation: A computational thinking process in which general solutions or models are preferred to or derived from particular cases. * Hardware: The physical systems and components of digital devices; see also software. * Hypertext mark-up language (HTML): HTML is the language in which web pages are composed. * Hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP): HTTP is the standard protocol for the request and transmission of HTML web pages between browser and web server. * Input: Data provided to a computer system, such as via a keyboard, mouse, microphone, camera or physical sensors. * Interface: The boundary between one system and another – often used to describe how a person interacts with a computer. * Internet Protocol (IP) addresses: Numeric addresses uniquely specifying computers directly connected to the internet, also used on private networks to uniquely identify computers on that network. * Loop: A block of code repeated automatically under the program’s control. * Network server: A computer connected to a local area network providing services – such as file storage, printing, authentication, web access or email – automatically to other computers on the network. * Open source software: Software in which the source code is made available for others to study, and typically adapt, usually with few if any restrictions. * Operating system: The programs on a computer which deal with internal management of memory, input/output, security and so on, such as Windows 8 or iOS. * Output: The information produced by a computer system for its user, typically on a screen, through speakers or on a printer, but possibly through the control of motors in physical systems. * Packets of data: A small set of numbers that get transmitted together via the internet, typically enough for 1000 or 1500 characters. * Programmable toys: Robots designed for children to use, accepting input, storing short sequences of simple instructions and moving according to this stored program. * Program: A stored set of instructions encoded in a language understood by the computer that does some form of computation, processing input and/or stored data to generate output. * Repetition: Executing a section of computer code a number of times as part of the program. * Router: Network hardware which forwards packets of data onwards to the most appropriate hardware to which it is connected. * Screencast: A recording of on-screen action that is often accompanied by an audio narration. * Script: A computer program typically executed one line at a time through an interpreter, such as the instructions for a Scratch character. * Selection: A programming construct in which one section of code or another is executed depending on whether a particular condition is met. * Sequence: To place program instructions in order, with each executed one after the other. * Simulation: Using a computer to model the state and behaviour of real-world (or imaginary) systems, including physical or social systems; an integral part of most computer games. * Sprite: A computer graphics object that can be controlled (programmed) independently of other objects or the background. * Uniform Resource Locator (URL): A standard for specifying the location on the internet of certain files. * Variables: A way in which computer programs can store, retrieve or change data, such as a score, the time left, or the user’s name. * Web server: A service running on a computer (or sometimes for the computer itself) that returns HTML data for a web page when it receives an HTTP request via the local network or the internet. * World Wide Web: A service provided by computers connected to the internet (web servers), in which pages of hypertext (web pages) are transmitted to users. **QuickStart Computing Glossary ## Documentation TODO: * **show number** : [read more...](/microbit/reference/basic/show-number) ## Resources TODO: * Activity: [tutorial](/microbit/lessons/lucky-7/tutorial) * Activity: [quiz](/microbit/lessons/lucky-7/quiz) * Extended Activity: [challenges](/microbit/lessons/lucky-7/challenges) ## Objectives TODO: * learn how to create a global variable * learn how to blink a light * learn how to repeat turning on and off the light ## Links to the National Curriculum Programmes of Study for Computing TODO: ## Progression Pathways / Computational Thinking Framework TODO: #### Algorithms * Designs solutions (algorithms) that use repetition and two-way selection, ie if, then and else.(AL) * Uses diagrams to express solutions.(AB) * Uses logical reasoning to predict outputs, showing an awareness of inputs (AL) * Shows an awareness of tasks best completed by humans or computers (EV) * Designs solutions by decomposing a problem and creates a sub-solution for each of these parts. (DE) (AL) (AB) * Recognises that different solutions exist for the same problem (AL) (AB) Understands that iteration is the repetition of a process such as a loop (AL) * Recognises that different algorithms exist for the same problem (AL) (GE) * Represents solutions using a structured notation (AL) (AB) * Can identify similarities and differences in situations and can use these to solve problems (pattern recognition)(GE) #### Programming & Development * Creates programs that implement algorithms to achieve given goals (AL) * Declares and assigns variables(AB) * Uses post-tested loop e.g.‘until’,and a sequence of selection statements in programs,including an if,then and else statement(AL) * Understands the difference between, and appropriately uses if and if, then and else statements(AL) * Uses a variable and relational operators within a loop to govern termination (AL) (GE) * Designs, writes and debugs modular programs using procedures(AL) (DE) (AB) (GE) * Knows that a procedure can be used to hide the detail with sub-solution(AL) (DE) (AB) (GE) * Understands that programming bridges the gap between algorithmic solutions and computers(AB) * Has practical experience of a high-level textual language, including using standard libraries when programming(AB) (AL) * Uses a range of operators and expressions e.g. Boolean, and applies them in the context of program control. (AL) * Selects the appropriate data types(AL) (AB #### Data & Data Representation * Understands the difference between data and information(AB) * Knows why sorting data in a flat file can improve searching for information (EV) * Uses filters or can perform single criteria searches for information.(AL) * Performs more complex searches for information e.g. using Boolean and relational operators(AL) (GE) (EV) * Analyses and evaluates data and information, and recognises that poor quality data leads to unreliable re sults,and inaccurate conclusions (AL) (EV) * Knows that digital computers use binary to represent all data (AB) * Understands how bit patterns represent numbers and images (AB) * Knows that computers transfer data in binary (AB) * Understands the relationship between binary and file size (uncompressed) (AB) * Defines data types: real numbers and Boolean (AB) * Queries data on one table using a typical query language (AB) #### Hardware & Processing * Knows that computers collect data from various input devices, including sensors and application software (AB) * Understands the difference between hardware and application software, and their roles within a computer system (AB) * Understands why and when computers are used (EV) * Understands the main functions of the operating system (DE) (AB) * Knows the difference between physical, wireless and mobile networks (AB) * Recognises and understands the function of the main internal parts of basic computer architecture (AB) * Understands the concepts behind the fetch-execute cycle (AB) (AL) * Knows that there is a range of operating systems and application software for the same hardware (AB) #### Communication Networks * Understands the difference between the internet and internet service e.g. world wide web (AB) * Shows an awareness of, and can use a range of internet services e.g. VOIP. * Understands why and when computers are used (EV) * Selects, combines and uses internet services (EV) * Demonstrates responsible use of technologies and online services, and knows a range of ways to report concerns Understands how search engines rank search results (AL) * Understands how to construct static web pages using HTML and CSS (AL) (AB) * Understands data transmission between digital computers over networks, including the internet i.e. IP addresses and packet switching. (AL) (AB) #### Information Technology Collects, organizes, and presents data and information in digital content (AB) * Creates digital content to achieve a given goal through combining software packages and internet services to communicate with a wider audience e.g. blogging (AL) * Makes appropriate improvements to solutions based on feedback received, and can comment on the success of the solution (EV) * * Makes judgements about digital content when evaluating and repurposing it for a given audience (EV) (GE) * Recognises the audience when designing and creating digital content (EV) * Understands the potential of information technology for collaboration when computers are networked (GE) * Uses criteria to evaluate the quality of solutions, can identify improvements making some refinements to the solution, and future solutions (EV) * Evaluates the appropriatness of digital devices, internet services and application software to achieve given goals (EV) * Recognises ethical issues surrounding the application of information technology beyond school. * Designs criteria to critically evaluate the quality of solutions, uses the criteria to identify improvements and can make appropriate refinements to the solution (EV) Computational Thinking Concept: AB = Abstraction; DE = Decomposition; AL = Algorithmic Thinking; EV = Evaluation; GE = Generalisation ## Activity TODO: * time: 20 min. * [tutorial](/microbit/lessons/lucky-7/tutorial) * [quiz](/microbit/lessons/lucky-7/quiz) * assessment opportunities: forever, plot, pause, clear screen ## Extended Activity TODO: * time: 20 min. * [challenges](/microbit/lessons/lucky-7/challenges) * assessment opportunities: loops, plot, pause, clear screen ## Homework TODO: * Extended Activity: [challenges](/microbit/lessons/lucky-7/challenges) ## Intended follow on Publish script to the classroom.