They+develop+simple+ICT-based+models+to+explore+patterns+and+relationships,+and+make+predictions+about+the+consequences+of+their+decisions

Do I need to teach children need to program a computer?
=//__NO__//=

"They develop simple ICT-based models to explore patterns and relationships, and make predictions about the consequences of their decisions."

This sounds very nasty doesn't it, however you can teach the children about this using Excel or any other spreadsheet program.


 * This could be done getting the children to plan the costing of a menu for a school party.
 * What happens if the sausages double in price?
 * Can 30 children go and there still be enough food?
 * Plan a holiday?
 * Look at variables for journey times.
 * Methods of transport.
 * Routes.