Y4 Unit 6 A history of computing

What is an algorithm?

• They are like switches that can be on or off.

• It is about solving problems with numbers, letters and symbols.

• It is a machine that uses cogs to work out complicated calculations.

• It is a set of steps or instructions that we follow to complete a task.

What is binary?

• It is like a light switch that can be on or off.

• It is a set of steps or instructions that we follow to complete a task.

• It is a machine that uses cogs to work out complicated calculations.

• It is about solving problems with numbers, letters and symbols.

What is algebra?

• It is like a light switch that can be on or off.

• It is a set of steps or instructions that we follow to complete a task.

• It is about solving problems with numbers, letters and symbols.

• It is a machine that uses cogs to work out complicated calculations.

What is the Analytical Engine?

• It is like a light switch that can be on or off.

• It is a set of steps or instructions that we follow to complete a task.

• It is about solving problems with numbers, letters and symbols.

• It is a machine that uses cogs to work out complicated calculations.

Who invented the Analytical Machine?

• Charles Babbage

• Al-kwarizmi

• Euclid

• Pingala

Who knew a lot about algorithms?

• Charles Babbage

• Al-kwarizmi

• Euclid

• Pingala

Who worked with binary?

• Charles Babbage

• Al-kwarizmi

• Euclid

• Pingala

Who did a lot of algebra?

• Charles Babbage

• Al-kwarizmi

• Euclid

• Pingala

How much is the value of the bicycle?

• 2

• 12

• 6

• 5

How much is the value of the soccer ball?

• 4

• 8

• 2

• 5