Computer science

KS2 Computing videos, quizzes and activities that will help students practise their computer science knowledge and skills.

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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.