Lesson Flow · Coding
Outcome
1.5 · Introducing computer science · Being a coder—step by step
develop appropriate algorithms using pseudo-code and/or flow charts
Level 3 · Junior Cycle Coding 2025 specification — first-year cohorts from September 2026
| 1. Retrieve | Prior knowledge and confidence check. |
| 2. Know | Clear explanation, vocabulary and model. |
| 3. Explore | Read, listen, watch, map, investigate or interact. |
| 4. Do | Create, calculate, classify, discuss, model or explain. |
| 5. Check | One formative check linked to the selected outcome. |
| 6. Improve | Feedback, retry, edit or explain again. |
| 7. Save | Store useful evidence against the outcome. |
| 8. Return | Next question, lesson or back to iLEARN. |