Coding: repeats and loops

Use repeating instructions (loops) to shorten a set of steps.

Taught in Grade 3 in Canada (Ontario).

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Nigeria (NERDC)

Not taught as a distinct skill at primary level.

United Kingdom (National Curriculum)

Not taught as a distinct skill at primary level.

Canada (Ontario)

Grade 3

Strand: Algebra
Called: Coding: repeats and loops
How it's taught: Algebra strand from Grade 1: patterns, then variables and equalities; includes coding expectations (sequential events, loops, conditionals).

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Coding: sequential steps