Brief overview of expected learning and outcomes during this year
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The Year 7 computing curriculum encompasses ICT, computer science and digital literacy.
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List of topics taught
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- E-safety
- Introduction to computer science
- Introduction to programming using BBC microbits
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Year 8
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Brief overview of expected learning and outcomes during this year
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The Year 8 computing curriculum encompasses ICT, computer science and digital literacy.
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List of topics taught
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- Small BASIC programming
- Animation
- Application development
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Year 9
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Brief overview of expected learning and outcomes during this year
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The Year 9 computing encompasses ICT, computer science and digital literacy
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List of topics taught
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- Introduction to media
- Python programming
- Introduction to business
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Year 10 IT
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BTECH Tech Award in digital information technology
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Brief overview of expected learning and outcomes during this year
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The Year 10 digital information technology course, allows students to explore the use of ICT in a professional context. They will identify the use of user interfaces on a range of devices and understand how data is collected, processed and stored using computer systems.
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List of topics taught
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Audience needs
Design principles
Designing an efficient user interface
Project planning techniques
Creating a project plan
Developing a user interface
Characteristics of data and information
Representing data and information
Data processing methods
Drawing conclusions based on the data
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Year 10 CS
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OCR computer science J276
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Brief overview of expected learning and outcomes during this year
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The Year 10 computer science course will allow students to get their first real interaction with a brief through the completion of a programming project. Students will progress from analysis, design, implementation, testing and finally on to evaluating a program to meet a specific brief. Students will also develop their understanding of component 1 content regards computer systems.
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List of topics taught
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Programming techniques
Analysis
Design
Development
Testing and evaluation and conclusions
Algorithms
Systems architecture
Memory
Storage
Wired and wireless networks
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Year 11
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OCR computer science J276
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Brief overview of expected learning and outcomes during this year
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Computer science students will continue to develop their understanding of computer science by covering the remaining content from component 1 and component 2 in preparation for their end of year exams.
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List of topics taught
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Network topologies, protocols and layers
System security
System software
Ethical, legal, cultural and environmental concerns
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Year 11
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BTEC Tech Award in digital information technology
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Brief overview of expected learning and outcomes during this year
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During the second year of the course students will prepare for a third unit which focuses on effective digital working practices. This will help to develop and assess student understanding of the modern workplace and how effective communication takes place.
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List of topics taught
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Communication technologies
Features and uses of cloud storage
Features and uses of cloud computing
Implications on organisations of using cloud technologies
Impact of modern technologies
Threats to data
Prevention and management of threats to data
Responsible use
Legal and ethical computer usage
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