LOGIC DECK: A fictional youth hub wants to automate small digital tasks. Your job is not to make everything automatic. Build a rule that does one useful job, uses only the data it needs and sends uncertain or risky cases to a person.
ACTIVE OBJECTIVELOGIC DECK: A fictional youth hub wants to automate small digital tasks. Your job is not to make everything automatic. Build a rule that does one useful job, uses only the data it needs and sends uncertain or risky cases to a person.
WORLDFUTURE STUDIO
SEQUENCE01 / 08
REWARDGAME BREAK
BEFORE YOU START
Get set for this mission.
You can complete the essential lesson on this page. You do not need to print anything.
YOU NEED
Required: a device with this page open.
Optional: headphones for video or read-aloud.
Optional: pen + paper for rough working if that helps you think.
HOW TO DO IT
Read or listen to the Briefing + Learn.
Do the interactive mission.
Use the reading and maths/data evidence.
Make your decision and add the Project HQ step.
Play the weekly game if you want, then complete Check-in.
WORK YOUR WAY
Short bursts are fine. Use Learning Tools for easier reading, read-aloud, less on screen, stronger contrast, no-rush and quieter-screen options.
If a question feels hard, go back to the worked teaching, use the hint/feedback, and try one step at a time.
PROJECT NOTE: Your project can stay digital. Physical making is optional unless you choose that format.
MISSION BRIEFING
LOGIC DECK: A fictional youth hub wants to automate small digital tasks. Your job is not to make everything automatic. Build a rule that does one useful job, uses only the data it needs and sends uncertain or risky cases to a person.
✓Explain an algorithm as a sequence of rules rather than magic.
✓Build and debug a simple condition using IF, THEN and ELSE.
✓Explain why collecting less data can reduce privacy/security risk.
✓Recognise that automated outputs can be wrong or biased and may need human checking.
MISSION MEDIA · Common Sense Education
What Is AI?
Identify inputs, rules, outputs and human checks before entering the Logic Deck.
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LEARN
PURPOSE → INPUT → RULE → OUTPUT → CHECK
Use PURPOSE → INPUT → RULE → OUTPUT → CHECK. Automation is useful when the task and rule are clear. AI can generate or classify patterns, but it can still make errors and reflect limitations in data or design. A safe system collects only the data it needs, protects that data and keeps a human check where the outcome could matter.
Use PURPOSE → INPUT → RULE → OUTPUT → CHECK. Automation is useful when the task and rule are clear. AI can generate or classify patterns, but it can still make errors and reflect limitations in data or design. A safe system collects only the data it needs, protects that data and keeps a human check where the outcome could matter.
LEARNING BUILD
Refresh → Teach → Worked example → We do → You try
Build the idea before you enter the specialist lab. The point is to understand the reasoning, not just get through the buttons.
PREREQUISITE REFRESH
Reasoning lens:PURPOSE → PERSON / NEED → EVIDENCE → MAKE / CHOOSE → TEST → IMPROVE
Bring these prerequisite tools back online.
English / communication:Explain technology accurately, compare claims and justify safe use.
Maths / data:Logic patterns, conditions and simple coded rules.
Topic knowledge:Algorithms, automation, AI strengths/limits, data minimisation, security, bias and digital citizenship.
This week’s first target:Explain an algorithm as a sequence of rules rather than magic.
Quick evidence refresh: which source is a defensible starting point?
Choose a source that can directly support part of the investigation. More than one source may be useful, but start with evidence that does not outrun its support.
TEACH 1 · CORE MODEL
Use PURPOSE → INPUT → RULE → OUTPUT → CHECK. Automation is useful when the task and rule are clear. AI can generate or classify patterns, but it can still make errors and reflect limitations in data or design. A safe system collects only the data it needs, protects that data and keeps a human check where the outcome could matter.
TEACH 2 · WHAT TO NOTICE
Explain an algorithm as a sequence of rules rather than magic.Build and debug a simple condition using IF, THEN and ELSE.
TEACH 3 · CONNECT + TRANSFER
Explain why collecting less data can reduce privacy/security risk. Recognise that automated outputs can be wrong or biased and may need human checking.
WORKED EXAMPLE · EVIDENCE
RULE
IF a message is from an unknown sender AND contains a link, flag it for human checking instead of opening the link automatically.
Reasoning: Start with exactly what the source establishes. Connect it to the relevant concept, then stop before the claim becomes broader than the evidence. Now compare it with HYPE CLAIM: “AI is objective because computers do not have opinions.” Systems can still reflect data, design and measurement choices.
Why caution still matters:This item is weak evidence for a broad conclusion: its claim or implication reaches beyond what the available support can establish.
WORKED EXAMPLE · MATHS / DATA ROUTE
A filter flags 18 of 120 fictional messages for human review. What percentage is flagged?
This week’s maths/data focus:Logic patterns, conditions and simple coded rules.
Define the baseline, cost, time, proportion or criterion first. Calculate on the same basis, then test the result against the user need, constraint or success criterion.
Worked solution:Use part ÷ whole × 100: 18 ÷ 120 × 100 = 15%.Answer check:15%. Now return the result to the question and state what it means in context.
WE DO · GUIDED PRACTICE
Which source needs the most caution before it is used to support a broad conclusion?
Choose any source whose claim outruns its support.
YOU TRY · INDEPENDENT PRACTICE
For Future Tech, explain one core idea in your own words. Use one named source or observation from this page, then add one sentence saying what that evidence does NOT prove.
Write at least 18 words. Name the evidence or data you are using and keep the claim inside what it can support.
MISCONCEPTION CHECK
HYPE CLAIM:“AI is objective because computers do not have opinions.” Systems can still reflect data, design and measurement choices.
This item is weak evidence for a broad conclusion: its claim or implication reaches beyond what the available support can establish.
HELP
Try: “The person/purpose is ___. Evidence says ___. I chose ___. The test/criterion is ___. I would improve ___.”
STRETCH · OPTIONAL
Add a second source, data point or test. Explain whether it strengthens, weakens or qualifies your first conclusion.
FUTURE STUDIO · WEEK 5
FUTURE TECH · LOGIC DECK
⌘
Make the tool follow the rule.
Debug a small automated system, inspect the data it uses and decide where a person still needs to check the result.
1 · DEBUG THE RULE
IF message = "unknown sender" AND link = true THEN ______ ELSE allow
2 · MINIMISE THE DATA
3 · CHECK THE CLAIM
Debug the rule, minimise the data and choose the claim the evidence can support.
INVESTIGATE + ENGLISH · EVIDENCE CASE
Future-ready means knowing where the human stays
A fictional youth hub uses small automations for reminders and message triage. Clear low-risk rules can save time, but the team does not treat automation as a replacement for judgement. It limits the data collected, checks uncertain outputs and keeps a person responsible for decisions that could affect someone. The point of technology is not to remove people from every process; it is to use the right tool for the right task.
MAKE THE CALL
Approve, redesign or reject the fictional automation. Defend your choice using purpose, data, possible error and human responsibility.
BUILD YOUR CASE CONCLUSION1. Make the call. 2. Use at least two relevant pieces of evidence. 3. Explain one limitation or uncertainty. 4. Finish with what can responsibly be concluded.Strong structure: My judgement is… The strongest evidence is… However, we still do not know… Therefore…
CASE CONCLUSION: Write 160–220 words explaining one task you would automate, the minimum data it needs, the rule it follows, one possible error or bias and where a human check belongs.
0/160 words minimum for this writing mission.
CLAIMEVIDENCELIMITATIONCONCLUSION
MATHS + DATA LAB
Check the numbers.
HOW TO SUCCEEDRead the situation first. Estimate what a sensible answer should look like, choose an efficient calculation, then use the feedback to check your reasoning.For data questions, explain what the number shows — and what it does not prove.
A filter flags 18 of 120 fictional messages for human review. What percentage is flagged?
Estimate first, then choose the answer.
MISSION 05 · MATHS + DATA LAB
DATA TRAINING
FRACTIONS + PERCENT · YEAR 7 CORE
6 PROBLEMS
QUICK METHODFRACTIONS + PERCENT
Convert between fractions, decimals and percentages, then calculate from the whole.
GUIDED · Q01–Q03Use the quick method, then check the explanation.
Q01
What is 25% of 200?
25% of 200 = 0.25 × 200 = 50.
Q02
Which fraction equals 50%?
50% means 50 out of 100, which simplifies to 1/2.
Q03
0.25 as a percentage is…
Multiply a decimal by 100 to convert it to a percentage: 25%.
INDEPENDENT · Q04
Which is largest?
0.6 = 60%, which is larger than 55%, 50% and 45%.
INDEPENDENT · Q05
A $80 item is reduced by 25%. What is the discount?
25% is one quarter; one quarter of $80 is $20.
INDEPENDENT · Q06
After a 25% discount on $80, what is the new price?
$80 − $20 discount = $60.
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE · OPEN RESPONSE
Create a real-life problem that uses a percentage and solve it.
0 words · optional
KEEP YOUR SKILLS SHARP
YOUR WEEKLY TRAINING
Four short sessions to spread across your week. Each has six problems and a reasoning mission. Allow about 10–15 minutes per session, and take longer when you need it.
Use paper for working. Enter numbers only; units are shown beside each answer. These are fictional practice scenarios.
0 / 24 correctSESSION 1 · NUMBER CHECK0 / 6
LEARN THE METHOD
Use brackets first, then powers, multiplication/division, and addition/subtraction. For fractions, use a common denominator.
WORKED EXAMPLE
18 + 4 × 3 = 18 + 12 = 30. But (18 + 4) × 3 = 66.
Use a hint
Multiply first: 8 × 3 = 24; add 133 to get 157.
Use a hint
Brackets first: 141 × 3 = 423.
Check the method after trying
8² = 64; subtract 3.
Check the method after trying
One quarter is 130; multiply by 3.
Check the method after trying
1/2 = 2/4, so 2/4 + 1/4 = 3/4 = 0.75.
Check the method after trying
(1067 − 3) ÷ 8 = 133.
Compare your reasoning after trying
Multiplication is done before addition unless brackets change the order. For example, 2 + 3 × 4 = 14, but (2 + 3) × 4 = 20.
Your example may differ. Check your calculations and whether you explained why.
SESSION 2 · RULE DECODER0 / 6
LEARN THE METHOD
A letter stands for a number. Substitute its value; multiplication comes before addition. To solve, undo operations in reverse order on both sides.
WORKED EXAMPLE
3x + 5 = 26. Subtract 5 on both sides: 3x = 21. Divide by 3: x = 7. Check: 3 × 7 + 5 = 26.
Use a hint
Subtract 3 from both sides.
Use a hint
Divide both sides by 3.
Check the method after trying
Substitute: 4 × 134 + 3 = 539.
Check the method after trying
Add 3 each time.
Check the method after trying
Subtract 3, then divide by 4.
Check the method after trying
Exactly 134 is not greater than 134, so use the otherwise rule.
Compare your reasoning after trying
For example, 2x + 3 = 13 and 3x − 2 = 13 both have x = 5. Substitution checks each solution.
Your example may differ. Check your calculations and whether you explained why.
SESSION 3 · NUMBER CHECK0 / 6
LEARN THE METHOD
Use brackets first, then powers, multiplication/division, and addition/subtraction. For fractions, use a common denominator.
WORKED EXAMPLE
18 + 4 × 3 = 18 + 12 = 30. But (18 + 4) × 3 = 66.
Use a hint
Multiply first: 4 × 5 = 20; add 135 to get 155.
Use a hint
Brackets first: 139 × 5 = 695.
Check the method after trying
4² = 16; subtract 5.
Check the method after trying
One quarter is 132; multiply by 3.
Check the method after trying
1/2 = 2/4, so 2/4 + 1/4 = 3/4 = 0.75.
Check the method after trying
(545 − 5) ÷ 4 = 135.
Compare your reasoning after trying
Multiplication is done before addition unless brackets change the order. For example, 2 + 3 × 4 = 14, but (2 + 3) × 4 = 20.
Your example may differ. Check your calculations and whether you explained why.
SESSION 4 · NUMBER CHECK0 / 6
LEARN THE METHOD
Use brackets first, then powers, multiplication/division, and addition/subtraction. For fractions, use a common denominator.
WORKED EXAMPLE
18 + 4 × 3 = 18 + 12 = 30. But (18 + 4) × 3 = 66.
Use a hint
Multiply first: 5 × 2 = 10; add 136 to get 146.
Use a hint
Brackets first: 141 × 2 = 282.
Check the method after trying
5² = 25; subtract 2.
Check the method after trying
One quarter is 133; multiply by 3.
Check the method after trying
1/2 = 2/4, so 2/4 + 1/4 = 3/4 = 0.75.
Check the method after trying
(682 − 2) ÷ 5 = 136.
Compare your reasoning after trying
Multiplication is done before addition unless brackets change the order. For example, 2 + 3 × 4 = 14, but (2 + 3) × 4 = 20.
Your example may differ. Check your calculations and whether you explained why.
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PROJECT HQ · TERM 4
PROJECT HQ · PROJECT FILE 05
TOOLS — choose technology only where useful.
Start something real. Build an idea, test it, improve it, and share it. Make your move.
The Reality Project runs across all nine weeks.
IDEA→RESEARCH→PLAN→BUILD→TEST→IMPROVE→PRESENT
WEEK 5 · TOOLS · Choose a useful technology rule and keep the human check visible.
This saves into your Term 4 Start Something project record as you type.
Project sharing will be optional. A future upload system must keep private submission separate from public-showcase/marketing permission.
CHECK-IN
What changed in your thinking?
32ICONIC GAMES
YOUR WEEKLY GAME · TERM 4 / WEEK 5
Stop-the-Light
Stop the moving light on the gold target. Ten rounds.
01BRIEF
02LEARN
03INVESTIGATE
05DECIDE
07PROJECT
08CHECK-IN