KS3 Small Basic: Lesson 2 – Variables, Calculations & Concatenation (Dyslexia-Friendly Coding Lesson

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

* A complete, fully resourced 7-lesson KS3 programming scheme using Microsoft Small Basic and the FREE online compiler — 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. * Ideal for specialists and non-specialists. Zero installation required, perfect for ICT suites, laptops, and Chromebooks. =========================================== 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 full calculator application. Lesson 6 – Arrays & Lists Learners build mini-databases using arrays and create a fully functioning shopping list program. Lesson 7 – Full Revision Challenge Six practical challenges revisit sequence, selection, loops, subroutines, arrays and randomness. =========================================== BONUS LESSON 8 – Rock–Paper–Scissors Game =========================================== A fun, 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: - Ask the user for their choice - Generate a computer choice (1–3) - Use IF logic to determine the winner - Display results clearly - Extend the program with loops, scoring systems, or extra rules Perfect as a capstone project, assessment, or celebratory “end of unit” activity. =========================================== KEY FEATURES =========================================== * Uses the FREE online Small Basic editor * Dyslexia-friendly design throughout (pastel backgrounds, accessible fonts) * Differentiated challenges in every lesson * Screenshot-evidence tasks for assessment * Covers ALL KS3 programming fundamentals: - Sequence - Variables - Selection - Iteration - Subroutines - Arrays - Randomness - Input/Output =========================================== WHY THIS BUNDLE? =========================================== This is a complete half-term programming scheme with **NO marking**, **NO installs**, and **everything fully explained**. Teachers love how accessible it is. Students love the games, challenges and creativity. Perfect preparation for Python at KS3 or GCSE.