Robot Coding

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Junior Certificate – Coding Short course

Strand 1 : Computer Science Introduction – Being a Coder, step by step: How to start programming and develop basic algorithms

1.4. Develop appropriate algorithms using pseudo-code and/or flow charts

1.5. Write code to implement algorithms

1.6. Discuss and implement core features of structured programming languages, such as variables, operators, loops, decisions, assignment and modules

1.7. Test the code

1.8. Evaluate the results in groups of two or three

Also many other aspects of the course and elements of Strand 4.


Junior Certificate – Mathematics

All aims and objectives of the curriculum.

Strand 2 – Geometry and Trigonometry

2.1 Synthetic Geometry – Concepts: Line, angle, length, degree.

2.3 Trigonometry

2.5 Synthesis and problem-solving skills

Geometry Curriculum

6.2 – Angles: Definitions 6 to 10.


Junior Certificate – Technical Graphics

3.4.2.2 Communication Graphics – Computer Graphics

Also co-ordinates with many of the aims, principles, learning outcomes and assessment criteria of the course.


Junior Certificate – Technology

3.1.1 Communications – Computer Applications

“It is necessary that the student be aware of the possibilities for the exploitation of the computer.

Introduction to computers: main input and output devices, elementary keyboard use, loading and saving programs/fires

Graphics: generation of graphic images and the production of drawings either by programming or by use of available software.”

3.2 Design Procedure


Junior Certificate – Coding Short course