Word Codes: Either Direction

Pupils work with codes that move letters forward or back by up to eight places, both writing a word in code and decoding a code word, including codes that wrap around from Z back to A.

Verbal ReasoningAge 9+40 minutes

What this topic covers

Decide whether a code moves letters forward or back, and by how many places.
Tell an encoding question (what is the code for...) from a decoding question (what does... mean) and move the right way for each.
Wrap around the end of the alphabet when a shift goes past Z or before A.

Core concept summaries

Key ConceptsForward or Back?Encoding or Decoding?Wrapping Around the Alphabet

Practice formats pupils may meet

NeurofiED uses varied practice to help pupils apply the idea actively, check understanding and build confidence over time.

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