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

Learners will be introduced to Computer Science.
Learners will develop their ability to problem solve and learn how technology works in the modern world.
Learners will develop their skills in creating their own algorithm, discuss ethical decisions that Artificial Intelligence will have to make in modern technology.
Learners will examine the internal components of a computer and core software needed for the computer to operate
Learners will using problem solving based skills to crack the network hackers code to unlock the school network
Learners will successfully convert binary to denary.
Learners will complete a test based assessment testing their knowledge and application of skills learnt from prior learning.

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

Problem solving
Algorithms
Hardware & Software
Ethics & Technology
System Security
Binary & Images
Binary & Sound
Binary & Characters

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

Learners will be introduced to Python Programming.
Learners will develop their ability to problem solve and apply Python code across multiple lesson based scenarios.
Learners will develop their skills in creating their own programs in Python and will be encouraged to apply to their own projects.
Learners will complete a project based assessment testing their knowledge and application of skills learnt from prior learning.

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

Sequence, Selection & Iteration
Data Structures (Variables & Constants)
Data Types
Maintainability (Comments & Indents)
Random Function
Time Function
Input & Output Data
While Loops

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:

L1 Architecture of the CPU
L2 CPU Performance
L3 Embedded Systems
L4 Primary Memory
L5 Secondary Storage
L6 Operating Systems
L7 Utility Software
L8 Open Source & Proprietary Software

Unit 2:

L1 Units, Binary, Denary
L2 Hexadecimal
L3 Binary Shifts & Addition
L4 Characters
L5 Images
L6 Sound
L7 Compression

Unit 3:

L1 Types of Networks
L2 Network Performance
L3 Network Hardware
L4 Client-Server & P2P & Topologies
L5 DNS
L6 Hosting / Cloud
L7 Modes of Connection Encryption
L8 Protocols
L9 Layers

Unit 4:

L1 Forms of Attack
L2 Prevention Methods
L3 Ethics & Legal
L4 Cultural & Privacy
L5 Environmental
L6 Data Protection
L7 Computer Misuse
L8 Copyright, Designs & Patent Act

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

Revision & Exam Preparation Papers.

External Official - OCR Computer Science (9-1) - J277 Paper 1 & Paper 2 Examinations.

Content

Unit 5:

L1 Abstraction / Decomposition

L2 Inputs & Outputs
L3 Structure Diagrams
L4 Pseudo
L5 Pseudo
L6 Flow Charts
L7 Flow Charts
L8 Trace Tables
L9 Search Algorithms
L10 Sort Algorithms

Unit 6:

L1 Data Structures
L2 Programming Constructs
L3 Arithmetic & Boolean Operators
L4 Data Types
L5 String Manipulation
L7 File Handling
L8 Arrays
L9 Random & Sub Programs
L10 SQL

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

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.