I can recognise and highlight keywords like "enter", "display", "calculate" and "select" to help identify the inputs, outputs and processes for a task

I can look at and highlight a screenshot or wireframe to help identify the inputs, outputs and processes for a task

I can read code or a design to find and highlight variables including arrays and data types

I can find sample input and test values and use them to predict the output, including possible errors

I can identify and highlight constructs like loops, if-selections, conditions, pre-defined functions

I can identify when there is a connection between two or more lines of code and work out how they affect each other.

I have memorised the standard algorithms: find min/max, count occurrences and linear search

I know how to choose which version of the standard algorithms to use

I have memorised how to write a nested if-selection to choose between 3 options

I can make up suitable test values: normal, extreme and exceptional

I can understand and explain complex conditions that use >, >=, <, <=, AND, OR, NOT

I can make notes and simple plans to help me BEFORE I start to write my code

When I write code I leave plenty space around my in case I need to make corrections

I know that I can look at other questions to copy some code if I am not sure how to write a construct or algorithm.

I know I might need to turn back to the beginning of a question if it is printed over several pages.

I know I can write solution in pseudocode, I don't need to write Java

I can read and complete a trace table

I can write code to organise table data as parallel 1-D arrays or as an array of records (objects)

I can describe data flow in a diagram or a table format, I know how to look for clues to help identify with parameters are involved

I know how to identify actual and formal parameters in code