KS3 Small Basic – Complete 7 Lesson Programming Scheme + Bonus Game Project (Dyslexia-Friendly PowerPoints & Worksheets)

KS3 Programming Scheme – Microsoft Small Basic (7 Lessons + BONUS Game Project) (2026 Updated) | FREE Online Compiler | Dyslexia-Friendly

A complete, fully resourced 7-lesson KS3 programming scheme using Microsoft Small Basic and the FREE online editor — now upgraded with a BONUS Rock–Paper–Scissors game project.

Every lesson includes a dyslexia-friendly PowerPoint, differentiated worksheets, model solutions, scaffolding and screenshot-evidence sections for assessment. Ideal for specialists and non-specialists. Zero installation required — perfect for ICT suites, laptops and Chromebooks.

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LESSON BREAKDOWN

Lesson 1 – Starting Small Basic (Objects, Operations & Properties)
Students run their first program and explore how operations and properties change output.

Lesson 2 – Variables, Concatenation & Calculations
Students define variables, perform arithmetic and calculate areas of shapes using formulas.

Lesson 3 – IF, ELSE & Nested Conditions
Learners debug logic, build branching programs and create interactive joke generators.

Lesson 4 – FOR Loops, WHILE Loops & Randomness
Students master iteration, countdowns, loop conditions and random number operations.

Lesson 5 – Subroutines & Calculator Builder
Students create Sub…EndSub procedures and develop a fully working calculator application.

Lesson 6 – Arrays & Lists
Learners build mini-databases using arrays and create a functional shopping list program.

Lesson 7 – Full Revision Challenge
Six structured programming challenges revisiting sequence, selection, iteration, subroutines, arrays and randomness.

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BONUS LESSON 8 – Rock–Paper–Scissors Game Project

A creative final project where students build a complete Rock–Paper–Scissors game using:

• Random number generation
• IF / ELSEIF selection logic
• User input
• Validation and replay structure

Students will:

• Collect user input
• Generate a computer choice (1–3)
• Use IF logic to determine the winner
• Display clear outputs
• Extend with loops, scoring systems or advanced rules

Perfect as a capstone project, assessment task or end-of-unit celebration lesson.

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KEY FEATURES

• Uses the FREE online Small Basic editor (no installs required)
• Dyslexia-friendly design throughout (accessible fonts, calm backgrounds, low clutter)
• Differentiated challenges in every lesson
• Screenshot-evidence tasks for easy assessment
• Covers all KS3 programming fundamentals:

• Sequence
• Variables
• Selection
• Iteration
• Subroutines
• Arrays
• Randomness
• Input and output

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WHY THIS BUNDLE?

This is a complete half-term programming scheme with no installation issues, clear step-by-step explanations and built-in assessment opportunities.

Teachers value the clarity and structure. Students enjoy the creativity, game-building and challenge tasks.

Excellent preparation for Python at KS3 or GCSE Computer Science.