Computer Science
INTRODUCTION
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Year 7, 8 & 9 Curriculum
Learners are introduced to Computer Science alongside their timetabled ICT lessons. There are several Computer Science links made at appropriate stages in Year 7, 8 and 9 that introduces key computing learning concepts allowing learners to make an informed subject choice when selecting their options for Year 10 and 11.
Examples of topics covered;
- Programming Fundamentals (Python)
- Problem solving
- Algorithms
- Hardware & Software
- Ethics & Technology
- System Security
- Binary & Images
- Binary & Sound
- Binary & Characters
Lunch time club; Computing – Robot Wars. Come along and learn how to program within the robots to be controlled to battle each other in the arena!
Learners can program in 2 languages using the block editor (Drag and Drop) or Python Edtior (Text based). Learners can create their own projects at home by visiting; https://microbit.org/code/
How we assess in Year 7:
Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term | |
Overview |
No assessment completed, Computer Science topics take place during "ICT lessons".
The ICT department proudly deliver ICT, Computer Science & Business studies. KS3 time is split to allow students a taste of these subjects. |
7.4 Introduction to Computer Science
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No assessment completed, Computer Science topics take place during "ICT lessons".
The ICT department proudly deliver ICT, Computer Science & Business studies. KS3 time is split to allow students a taste of these subjects. |
Content |
No assessment completed, Computer Science topics take place during "ICT lessons".
The ICT department proudly deliver ICT, Computer Science & Business studies. KS3 time is split to allow students a taste of these subjects. |
7.4 Introduction to Computer Science
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No assessment completed, Computer Science topics take place during "ICT lessons".
The ICT department proudly deliver ICT, Computer Science & Business studies. KS3 time is split to allow students a taste of these subjects. |
How we assess in Year 9:
Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term | |
Overview |
9.2 Python Programming
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No assessment completed, Computer Science topics take place during "ICT lessons".
The ICT department proudly deliver ICT, Computer Science & Business studies. KS3 time is split to allow students a taste of these subjects. |
No assessment completed, Computer Science topics take place during "ICT lessons".
The ICT department proudly deliver ICT, Computer Science & Business studies. KS3 time is split to allow students a taste of these subjects. |
Content |
9.2 Python Programming
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No assessment completed, Computer Science topics take place during "ICT lessons".
The ICT department proudly deliver ICT, Computer Science & Business studies. KS3 time is split to allow students a taste of these subjects. |
No assessment completed, Computer Science topics take place during "ICT lessons".
The ICT department proudly deliver ICT, Computer Science & Business studies. KS3 time is split to allow students a taste of these subjects. |
How can parents help?
- Encourage your child to revise for key assessments
- Encourage your child to attend Computer Science run Clubs at lunch
- Encourage your to complete all homework assignments for ICT/Computer Science lessons.
- Encourage your child to create their own projects with guidance provided for projects by visiting this link; https://microbit.org/code/
Year 10 and 11 Curriculum
Name of the course and board: OCR Computer Science (9-1) - J277
Method of external assessment: 100% Exam (2 Exams)
Exam Paper 1 (1 hour 30 Minutes) – 50%
- Hardware & Software
- Binary
- Computer networks
- System Security
- Ethical, legal, cultural and environmental impacts of digital technology
Exam Paper 2 (1 hour 30 Minutes) – 50%
- Algorithms
- Programming fundamentals
- Defensive Design & Testing
What we study: As part of your study of Computer Science, students will be awarded with a GCSE of Grade 9-1 from a range of exciting topics assessed over 2 exam papers from the OCR examining board.
Our commitment to ALL students completing Computer Science is to provide personalised learning checklists with revision cards mapped to all content to help support you through your journey of the course! As well as this, we provide engaging revision sessions such as escape room challenges with prizes and plenty of opportunity to apply your knowledge to exam questions!
How we assess in Y10:
Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term | |
Overview |
Unit 1: 1.1 System Architecture 1.5 System Software
Unit 2: 1.2 Memory & Storage |
Unit 3: 1.3 Networks & Topologies, Wired & Wireless Networks, Protocols & Layers |
Unit 4: 1.4 Network Security & 1.6 Ethical, Legal, Cultural & Environmental Impacts Of Digital Technology |
Content |
Unit 1:
Unit 2:
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Unit 3:
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Unit 4:
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How we assess in Y11:
Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term | |
Overview |
Unit 5: 2.1 – Algorithms
Unit 6: 2.2 – Programming fundamentals |
Unit 7: 2.3 – Producing robust programs, 2.4 – Boolean logic & 2.5 – Programming languages and Integrated Development Environments |
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Content |
Unit 5: L1 Abstraction / Decomposition
Unit 6:
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Unit 7: L1 Defensive design considerations L2 Input validation L3 Maintainability L4 Testing + Test Data L5 Syntax & Logical Errors L6 Characteristics and purpose of different levels of programming language L7 IDE's L8 Logic Gates + Truth Tables
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How can parents help?
- Encourage your child to revise for key assessments using revision cards, revision guides & revision videos provided.
- Encourage your child to attend Computer Science Intervention/Revision Sessions.
- Encourage your to complete all homework assignments for Computer Science lessons.