Coding Success
Resource Bank
Coding Success is a free programme designed to bring the excitement of coding and robotics into your classroom. It’s perfect for teachers in England, Scotland, and Wales who want to engage students aged 8-14 and prepare them for the future.
Fully funded by:
Smart Speed
For assistance with downloads or general enquiries, reach out at codingsuccess@smallpeicetrust.org.uk.
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Knowledge is Power
Smart Speed is live!
Coding Success 5: Smart Speed includes 4 adaptable Missions. Each Mission can be adapted to meet pupils’ needs and tailored to meet the time available. Teachers choose the best route for their learners – the beginner, intermediate or advanced route. See the Route Guide in Essential Resources to help support you in making this choice.
Click the ‘Download Essential Resources’ button to access essential materials for Smart Speed including the Route Guide, the Build Guides, the Mission Mat Guide and materials, the Certificate and the Skills Builder Framework and Gatsby Framework.
Our Projects
Mission 1:
The Reaction tracker!
An introduction to SPIKE Prime hardware and coding using Word Blocks (beginner and intermediate route) or Python (advanced route). Test human reaction times using the Reaction Tracker
Mission 2:
The Multi-mover
Program the SPIKE Prime Multi-Mover using Word Blocks or Python. Add attachments and code it to move forwards, backwards, turn and move objects on the airbase Mission Mat
Mission 3:
Smart sensors
Using different attachments, program the colour and distance sensors to have the Multi-Mover detect, collect, move and deliver objects to different locations on the Mission Mat
Mission 4:
Gear up, gear down!
Learn about gearing up, gearing down and gear ratios. Test how different gear combinations affect speed and strength.
For students
Choose your Coding Success route
Beginner
The ‘Beginner’ plan (B) is designed for pupils who are new to coding or who are building their confidence
Intermediate
The ‘Intermediate’ plan (I) is designed for pupils who have some experience of coding and are ready for more challenge
Advanced
The ‘Advanced’ plan (A) ‘ is a more challenging route, designed for pupils who are looking for an experience of coding using Python
Coding Success is delivered
in partnership with
