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Coding · Ages 5+ · Set A
Computers follow instructions
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Remember: A computer cannot guess. It does exactly what the steps say, so give clear steps in the right order.

Bo and the sandwich

A grown-up reads each question aloud. Listen to the little story first.

The jam sandwichNia asked Bo to make a sandwich. Bo only follows steps. Nia said, put jam on the bread, and Bo put the whole jar on it! Then she gave one clear step at a time, in order, and Bo made a jam sandwich.
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What did Bo put on the bread?
🥄A spoon of jam🫙The whole jam jar🍞Two more slices
2
Nia said, make a sandwich. Why did Bo stand still?
🤔He did not know where to start😴He was asleep😠He was cross
3
Does a computer know what you mean?
YesNo
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Steps in the wrong order give a funny result.
TrueFalse
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Circle what helps a computer. (circle every one)
🗣️Clear steps⏭️Skipping a step🔢Steps in order🔀Mixed-up steps

Steps in order

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Which step comes right after get the bread?
🥄Spread the jam🥪Put the slices together🫙Open the jar
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Number the steps, first to last.
  • Spread the jam with the spoon
  • Open the jar
  • Put the slices together
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Join each one to what happens.
  1. 1Jam before bread
  2. 2Whole jar on bread
  3. 3Clear steps in order
  • Ajam lands on the table
  • Bthe lid is still on
  • Ca jam sandwich
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Nia laughed when the lid stayed on.
TrueFalse
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What does a computer do with the steps?
🪜Only the easy ones💭What it thinks is best✅Exactly what they say
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Draw the sandwich Bo made.
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Draw the steps for a snack you like.
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Answer key · Set A
Computers follow instructions
1The whole jam jar Put jam on the bread was not clear enough, so Bo put the whole jar on it.
2He did not know where to start Bo could only follow steps, and he did not know where to start.
3No No. A computer cannot guess what we mean, so clear steps help it.
4True Yes. Jam before bread landed splat on the table.
5Clear steps, Steps in order A computer needs clear steps in the right order. It needs every step.
6Open the jar Bread, open the jar, spread the jam, and then put the slices together.
72, 1, 3 Open the jar before you spread the jam, and put the slices together at the end.
81-A, 2-B, 3-C A funny order gives a funny result. Clear steps in order make a sandwich.
9True Yes. Nia laughed and laughed.
10Exactly what they say A computer does exactly what the steps say.
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