UK STEM Curriculum Mapping Overview
Purpose
This mapping helps teachers connect Circuit Biscuits lessons to common UK STEM curriculum strands in:
- Computing
- Design and Technology
- Science (especially Working Scientifically)
- Mathematics (measurement, number, data handling)
It is designed for practical planning and moderation, not as a legal interpretation of statutory guidance.
Recommended Age Band
- Primary upper KS2 to early KS3 transition
- Main delivery set: Ages 9-12
Coverage Model
Each lesson is mapped across four dimensions:
- Computing concepts
- Physical systems and electronics understanding
- Investigation and evaluation
- Communication and technical vocabulary
Core Curriculum Themes Addressed
Computing
- Designing, writing, and debugging simple programs
- Using sequence, selection, and repetition
- Understanding inputs, outputs, and control systems
- Using logical reasoning to predict behavior
Design and Technology
- Developing and communicating design ideas
- Building and testing functional prototypes
- Evaluating products against intended outcomes
- Iterating from test evidence
Science
- Planning fair tests and observations
- Taking and interpreting measurements
- Identifying patterns and relationships
- Improving methods based on evidence
Mathematics
- Number, comparison, and threshold logic
- Time and interval handling
- Data reading and simple transformations
- Using coordinates and matrix-style representation
Assessment Approach
Use three evidence types per lesson where possible:
- Process evidence: planning notes, debug logs, decisions
- Product evidence: wiring, automation routine, display output
- Explanation evidence: pupil verbal/written reasoning
This allows both practical competence and conceptual understanding to be assessed.