Computing Artificial Intelligenceusually ages 7–9

AI in Computer Games

How computer game characters 'decide' what to do; simple rule-based AI vs learning AI; NPCs, difficulty adjustment; AI as the opponent in chess or board games

How to tell they’ve got it

Tick these off as you see them — no test required.

Explain how a computer opponent in a game decides its moves
Describe the difference between a game character that follows fixed rules and one that learns from the player
Give an example of AI making a game more fun (adjusting difficulty, generating levels)

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Try this together

When your child plays a video game against the computer, could they explain how the game's characters 'decide' what to do?

Where this sits on the map

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Builds on

Step-by-Step Instructionsages 5–7Must understand algorithms/instructions before grasping rule-based AI in games

Patterns and Classificationages 7–9Pattern recognition helps understand learning AI in games

AI in Computer Gamesthis skill · ages 7–9

Unlocks

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Curriculum alignment

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This skill sits outside the F–6 Australian Curriculum — no candidate code matched (v0.1). No NSW K–6 outcome code matched (v0.1). No Victorian Curriculum 2.0 code matched (v0.1).

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