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Year 7
Overview/Introduction
In Computing pupils cover three strands: Digital Literacy which includes E-Safety, ICT and Computational Thinking. Together this forms the core computing pupils need to prepare them for KS4. They will have the option to further specialise in Computer Science if they wish. Below is a list of topics year 7 will be covering throughout the year.
Autumn Term Areas of Study
Digital Life [CORE Digital Literacy & CORE IT]
Parts of a Computer [CORE Computer Science & CORE IT]
Spring Term Areas of Study
Programming in Visual Studio Console [Pathway CORE Computer Science]
Data Representation [CORE Computer Science]
Programming in Visual Studio Console [CORE Computer Science & Digital Literacy]
Summer Term Areas of Study
Database_ Data Handling skills [CORE Computer Science & CORE IT]
BBC Micro Bit –Physical Computing [CORE Computer Science & CORE Digital Literacy]
Sources of Information/ Help
During the year pupils will be learning to program with the BBC micro bits and connect different hardware to test the powers of the microprocessor.
Each unit ends with an End of Unit tests in Google Classroom.
Independent Study will include a variety of tasks to support students in achieving their potential. There will also be an introduction to Flipped Learning.
They will also be working towards the Bronze Inspiring Digital Enterprise Award, known as iDEA is an international award winning programme that helps you develop digital, enterprise and employability skills for free. www.idea.org
In Year 7 students will be given the opportunity to taken part in the Senior Galactic Challenge.
Year 8
Overview/Introduction
In Computing pupils cover three strands: Digital Literacy which includes E-Safety, ICT and Computational Thinking. Together this forms the core computing pupils need to prepare them for KS4. They will have the option to further specialise in Computer Science if they wish. Below is a list of topics year 8 will be covering throughout the year.
Autumn Term Areas of Study
E-Safety – Internet & Networking [CORE Digital Literacy]
Spreadsheet Skills [CORE IT]
Spring Term Areas of Study
Data Representation [CORE Computer Science]
Programming – VB Console [CORE Computer Science]
Summer Term Areas of Study
Database in SQL [CORE Computer Science]
Robotics – [CORE Computer Science]
Sources of Information/ Help
Each unit ends with an End of Unit tests in Google Classroom.
Independent Study will include a variety of tasks to support students in achieving their potential. There will also be an introduction to Flipped Learning.
They will also be working towards the Bronze/Sliver Inspiring Digital Enterprise Award, known as iDEA is an international award winning programme that helps you develop digital, enterprise and employability skills for free. www.idea.org
In Year 8 students will be given the opportunity to taken part in the Senior Galactic Challenge.
Year 9
Overview/Introduction
In Computing pupils cover three strands Digital Literacy which includes E-Safety, ICT and Computational Thinking. Together this forms the core computing pupils need to prepare them for KS4. They will have the option to further specialise in Computer Science if they wish. All students will continue to do Core Computing. Below is a list of topics year 9 will be covering throughout the year.
Autumn Term Areas of Study
E-Safety – Digital Detectives [CORE Digital Literacy]
Programming – VB Forms [CORE Computer Science]
Spring Term Areas of Study
Theory Computational Thinking [CORE Computer Science, IT and Digital Literacy]
Photoshop Skills [CORE IT]
Summer Term Areas of Study
Summer Project [CORE IT & Digital Literacy]
Sources of Information/Help
Each unit ends with an End of Unit tests in Google Classroom.
Independent Study will include a variety of tasks to support students in achieving their potential. There will also be an introduction to Flipped Learning.
They will also be working towards the Bronze/Sliver Inspiring Digital Enterprise Award, known as iDEA is an international award winning programme that helps you develop digital, enterprise and employability skills for free. www.idea.org
In Year 9 students will be given the opportunity to taken part in the Senior Galactic Challenge.
Year 10
Overview
In Computing pupils cover three strands Digital Literacy which includes E-Safety, ICT and Computational Thinking. All students will continue to do Core Computing. Below is a list of topics KS4 will be covering throughout the year
Autumn Term Areas of Study
CV and Cover letter [CORE IT]
E-Safety – Digital Detectives [CORE Digital Literacy]
Spring Term Areas of Study
Programming- Kodu [CORE Computer Science]
Office Skills [CORE IT]
Summer Term Areas of Study
Project – Animal Shelter [CORE IT & Digital Literacy]
Sources of Information/Help
Each unit ends with an End of Unit tests in Google Classroom.
Independent Study will include a variety of tasks to support students in achieving their potential. There will also be an introduction to Flipped Learning.
They will also be working towards the Silver/Gold Inspiring Digital Enterprise Award, known as iDEA is an international award winning programme that helps you develop digital, enterprise and employability skills for free. www.idea.org
Year 11 - Core Computing
Overview / Introduction
In Computing pupils cover three strands Digital Literacy which includes E-Safety, ICT and Computational Thinking. All students will continue to do Core Computing. Below is a list of topics KS4 will be covering throughout the year
Autumn Term Areas of Study
Project – Animal Shelter [CORE IT & Digital Literacy]
Review – Assessment
Spring Term Areas of Study
Project – Animal Shelter [CORE IT & Digital Literacy]
Evaluation – Assessment
Budgeting – Life Skills [CORE IT & Digital Literacy]
Summer Term
External Exams
Sources of Information/ Help
Each unit ends with an End of Unit tests in Google Classroom.
Independent Study will include a variety of tasks to support students in achieving their potential. There will also be an introduction to Flipped Learning.
They will also be working towards the Sliver/Gold Inspiring Digital Enterprise Award, known as iDEA is an international award winning programme that helps you develop digital, enterprise and employability skills for free. www.idea.org
Year 11 Computer Science
Assessment and Examination / Assessment Dates
- Paper 1: Computational thinking and problem solving
- Paper 2: Written assessment
Key Resources
- GCSE Computer Science Workbook for AQA 8525
- Paul Long AQA GCSE Book
- Teach ICT (http://www.teach–com/gcse_computing.html)
- GCSE Computing: (http://www.gcsecomputing.org.uk/
- C# Tutorials
- Home and Learn
- Tutorials Point
- Riddlesdown Computer Science Intranet: KS4 Computer Science (google.com)
Autumn Term Areas of Study
Paper 1 Revision: Computational thinking and problem solving:
Fundamentals of algorithms
- Truth Tables
- Pseudocode
- Flowcharts
- One problem multiple solutions
- Effective algorithms
- Searching algorithms
- Sorting algorithms
Fundamentals of data representation
- Prefix identifier
- Data types
Programming
- Sequential coding
- Data compression
- Representing images
- Bases (2,10,16)
- Character encoding
Paper 2 Revision Networking
- 4 layers
- Network protocols
- Network security
Spring Term areas of study
Paper 2 Revision: Computational thinking and problem solving:
Computer System
- Boolean Logic
- Software classification
- System architecture
Paper 2 Revision Data Representation
- Colour, Sound and text Calculation
- Hex Conversion
- Compression
Paper 2 Revision Databases
- Relational Database
- SQL
Paper 2 Revision: Fundamentals of cyber security
- Cyber security threats
- Social engineering
- Malicious code
- Methods to detect and prevent cyber security threats
- Ethical, legal and environmental impacts of digital technology on wider society, including issues of privacy
Summer – External Exams
Sources of Information / Help
Each haff term with an End of Unit tests in Google Classroom.
Independent Study will include a variety of tasks to support students in achieving their best. There will also be an introduction to Flipped Learning.
GCSE to A Level Transition
GCSE to A Level Riddlesdown Transition Website.
Year 12 & 13
Year 12
Assessment and Examination / Assessment Dates
- Paper 1 Problem Solving, Programming, Data Representation and Practical Exercise 40% of
- Paper 2 Computer Components, the Stored Program Concept and the Internet 40%
- Non-exam assessment 20%
Key Resources
- AQA A Level Computer Science Unit 1 Kevin Bond
- AQA A Level Computer Science Unit 2 Kevin Bond
- Teach ICT (http://www.teach–com/gcse_computing.html)
- Physics and Maths tutor: https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/computer-science-revision/a-level-aqa/
- Craig and Dave – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0HzEBLlJxlrwBAHJ5S9JQg
- C# Tutorials
- Home and Learn
- Tutorials Point
- Riddlesdown Computer Science Intranet
Autumn Term Areas of Study
Unit 1 – Problem Solving, Programming, Data Representation and Practical Exercise including:
- Fundamentals of data structures, including arrays and text files
- Number systems
- Fundamentals of data representation
- Programming
Unit 2 – Computer Components, The Stored Program Concept and The Internet:
- Encryption
- Consequences of uses of computing
- Finite state machines (FSMs)
- Networking
- Communication
Spring Term areas of study
Unit 1 – Problem Solving, Programming, Data Representation and Practical Exercise including:
- Information coding systems
- Representing images sound and other data
- Programming
Unit 2 – Computer Components, The Stored Program Concept and The Internet:
- Fundamentals of communication and networking
- Logic gates and Boolean Algebra
- Internal hardware components of a computer
- External hardware devices
- Abstract data types
- Big Data
- Database
Summer Term areas of study
- Internal hardware components of a computer
- Ethics and Society
- End of Year Exam Paper 1
- End of Year Exam Paper 2
- Starting the NEA
Year 13
Autumn Term Areas of Study
Skeleton Code – Paper 1
NEA
Revision
Spring Term -External Exams
Skeleton Code – Paper 1
NEA
Revision
Summer Term
External Exams
Sources of Information/ Help
Each half term with an End of Unit tests in Google Classroom.
Independent Study will include a variety of tasks to support students in achieving Flightpath. There will also be an introduction to Flipped Learning.