Physical Computing (micro:bit, Robotics, IoT) for KS3 Computing: 2 ready-made live quiz games, 30 questions in all.
The questions cover The micro:bit, Inputs vs Outputs, Programming Concepts, Robotics Basics, Sensors vs Actuators and Control Systems & Feedback.
There are 1 quickfire round and 1 practice set. Question types: 24 true or false, 5 multiple choice and 1 fill the gap.
Pick a set, put the join code on the board and pupils play on their phones. Pupils need no account. Free for teachers, up to 40 players.
The gamesEach set is a fixed list of questions. Open a preview to see a few of them.
Quickfire: Physical Computing (micro:bit, Robotics, IoT)
KS315 questions· Warm-up
Plays in 17 of 17 game modes, including Gold Rush, Big Catch and Speed Blitz.
Preview 3 sample questions
- 1
True or false?
A buzzer is an output device.
- 2
True or false?
A light sensor is an input.
- 3
True or false?
A motor is an input device.
+ 12 more questions in the game.
Practice
Physical Computing (micro:bit, Robotics, IoT): The micro:bit
KS315 questions· Core
Plays in 17 of 17 game modes, including Gold Rush, Big Catch and Speed Blitz.
Preview 3 sample questions
- 1
Which two physical buttons are built into the front of a micro:bit?
Start and StopButton 1 and Button 2Button A and Button BLeft and Right only, with no letters
- 2
True or false?
Robots always need a human operator controlling every single movement in real time.
- 3
True or false?
"on button A pressed" code only runs when button A is actually pressed.
+ 12 more questions in the game.
How hosting works
- Pick a set and a game mode. The questions stay the same; the game changes.
- Put the join code on the board. Pupils join at subjecthub.co.uk/play on a phone or laptop. They need no account.
- Play for 1 to 7 minutes. You choose the length before you start.
Free for teachers: host these sets with up to 40 players. You sign up once as a teacher.
See how each game mode plays →
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