{"id":805,"date":"2024-04-29T14:48:38","date_gmt":"2024-04-29T13:48:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/fifedigilearn\/?page_id=805"},"modified":"2024-04-29T14:57:38","modified_gmt":"2024-04-29T13:57:38","slug":"parsonsprimm","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/fifedigilearn\/computing-science\/pedagogy-in-practice\/parsonsprimm\/","title":{"rendered":"Parson’s Problem and PRIMM"},"content":{"rendered":"

To support the teaching of Computing Science, there are two pedagogical approaches that can be used: Parson’s Problem and PRIMM.<\/span><\/h2>\n

These approaches can help in developing understanding around different programming languages, support the reading and writing of code.<\/p>\n

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Parson’s Problem<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

A Parson\u2019s Problem is a task in which learners are given all of the blocks or lines of code needed to solve a problem, however, the lines have been jumbled so that they are no longer in the correct order. Learners are asked to reorganise the code into the correct order to perform a specific task.<\/p>\n

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This is a great way to support understanding of algorithms and reading code. Any programming language can be used, such as micro:bit MakeCode as shown above or Scratch as shown below.<\/p>\n

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Read more about Parson’s Problem here.<\/a><\/span><\/h5>\n
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PRIMM – Predict, Run, Investigate, Modify, Make<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

PRIMM promotes discussion between learners about how programs work, and the use of starter programs to encourage the reading of code before writing.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Read more about Primm here.<\/a><\/span><\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

To support the teaching of Computing Science, there are two pedagogical approaches that can be used: Parson’s Problem and PRIMM. These approaches can help in developing understanding around different programming languages, support the reading and writing of code. Parson’s Problem A Parson\u2019s Problem is a task in which learners are given all of the blocks … <\/p>\n

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