Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Topic:

Introduction to Computing

• File management.
• Social networking.
• Keeping your data safe.
• Searching the web.

Revisit:

• Introduction to Computing.
• File management.
• Social networking.

Topic:
Investigating Spreadsheets

• Basic formulae.
• Formatting spreadsheets.
• Use a range of functions in a spreadsheet.
• Sort and filter a Create a variety of graphs in a spreadsheet.
• Use absolute and relative cell references, model data and create a spreadsheet.

Revisit:

• File management.
• Social networking.
• Keeping your data safe.
• Searching the web.

Spring 1

Spring 2

Topic:

Database management

• What is a database?
• A basic database and enter information.
• Basic query and Data Capture.
• Reports based on queries.

Revisit:

• Use a range of functions in a spreadsheet.
• Sort and filter a spreadsheet and use comparator operators in a formula.
• Create a variety of graphs in a spreadsheet.
• Use absolute and relative cell references, model data and create a spreadsheet.

Topic:

Binary

• Introduction to the binary number system it’s important in computing.
• Adding binary numbers
• ASCII Character Codes and Code Breaking.
• Bitmaps and Cryptic Pictures.

Revisit:

• Basic query and Data Capture.
• Reports based on queries.

Summer 1

 Summer 2

Topic:

Introduction to Flowcharts and Programming

• Introduction to Logicator Controlling Outputs.
• Using Decisions.
• Introduction to Scratch.
• Introduction to textural Programming.
• Variables and IF Statements.

Revisit:

• Binary number system it’s important in computing.
• Adding binary number.
• ASCII Character Codes and Code Breaking.

Topic:

Textural Programming

• Develop basic code with the use of the correct syntax and variables.
• Use basic knowledge of variables combined with user input.
• Building functions and to use inputs and outputs.
• Use of if statements to enable code to ask questions.
• Program a turtle shape on the screen.

Revisit:

• Introduction to Logicator.
• Controlling Outputs.
• Using Decisions.
• Introduction to Scratch.
• Introduction to Programming.
• Variables and IF Statements.

Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Topic:

Staying Safe using Digital technology

• Email scams.
• Hacking.
• Protecting personal data.
• Copyright.
• Health and Safety.

Revisit:

Develop basic code

• With the use of the correct syntax and variables.
• Use basic knowledge of variables. combined with user input.
• Building functions and to use inputs and outputs.
• Use of if statements to enable code to ask questions.
• Program a turtle shape on the screen.

Topic:

A Computer System

• Elements of a Computer.
• The CPU.
• Understanding Binary.
• Binary Addition.
• Storage Devices.
• Convergence and New Technologies.

Revisit:

• Email scams.
• Hacking.
• Protecting personal data.
• Copyright.
• Health and Safety.

Spring 1

Spring 2

Topic:

Networking Computers

• The Internet.
• Connectivity.
• Topologies.
• Client-server networks.
• Encryption.

Revisit:

• Understanding Binary.
• Binary Addition.
• Storage Devices.
• Convergence and New Technologies.

Topic:

Business Documents

• Creating a Memo.
• Creating a Letter.
• Creating a Notice.
• Creating a Poster.
• Creating a Digital Poster.

Revisit:

• The Internet.
• Connectivity.
• Topologies.
• Client-server networks.
• Encryption.

Summer 1

 Summer 2

Topic:

Programming with Python

• Learn to program.
• An Introduction to Python.
• Variables Inputs and Outputs.
• Input Storing - Variables and Outputs.
• Data Types and Variables.
• Sequence.
• Investigating Selection the If statement Iteration.

Revisit:

• Creating a Notice.
• Creating a Poster.
• Creating a Digital Poster.

Topic:

Creating Animations

• Introduction and Investigating Online.
• Animations.
• Designing Animations using Storyboards.
• Introduction to using Flash.
• Developing Animation skills.
• Creating an Animation.
• Reviewing and Evidencing an Animation.
• Evaluating an Animation.

Revisit:

Programming with Python

• Learn to program.
• An Introduction to Python.
• Variables Inputs and Outputs.
• Input Storing - Variables and Outputs.
• Data Types and Variables.
• Sequence.
• Investigating Selection the If statement.
• Iteration.

Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Topic:

1.1 System Architecture

• What is meant by a computer system and an embedded system?
• What the CPU do?
• What the different components are within the CPU?
• What is meant by the fetch–execute cycle.
• What can affect the performance of the CPU?
• System Architecture Purpose of the CPU Von. Neumann Architecture
• MAR MDR Describe common CPU components and their function:
• ALU Arithmetic Logic Unit),
• CU (Control Unit), Cache.

Describe how common characteristics of CPUs affect their performance:

• Clock speed,
• Cache size,
• Number of cores.
• Explain the purpose and give examples of embedded systems.

Revisit:

• Programming techniques.
• Use of LMC and Logic problems.
• System Architecture.

Topic:

1.1 System Architecture.

1.2 1.3 Memory and Storage.

Revisit:

1.1 System Architecture.

Spring 1

Spring 2

Topic:

1.4 Wired and Wireless networks - Types of Network Factors that affect network Performance.

• Wired and Wireless networks
• Types of Network Client Server and Peer to Peer
• Hardware need to connect a Client to a Network, LAN.
• The Internet as a WAN

1.5 Network Topology, Protocols and Layers

• Star and Mesh Network Topologies. Wi-Fi Frequency and channels.
• Ethernet
• IP addressing
• MAC addressing and protocols
• Layers and Packet Switching.

Revisit:

1.2 & 1.3 Memory and Storage.

Topic:

1.6 System Security

• Forms of Attack.
• Threats posed to Networks.
• Identifying and Preventing Vulnerabilities.

1.7 System Software

• The Purpose and function of System Software.
• The Operating System Utility Software.
• Open Source and Proprietary Software
• Legislation.

1.8 Ethical Legal Cultural and Environmental concerns

• Overview
• Stakeholders and Technology.
• Environmental impact.
• Cultural impact.

Revisit:
1.4 Wired and Wireless networks.

1.5 Network Topology, Protocols and Layers.

Summer 1

 Summer 2

Topic:

2.1 Computational Thinking

2.2 Programming Techniques

• Constants.
• Operators.
• Variables.
• Inputs Outputs Assignment

2.3 Algorithms

• Searching Algorithms.
• Sorting Algorithms.
• Pseudocode and Flow Charts.

Revisit:

1.6 System Security.

1.7 System Software.

1.8 Ethical Legal Cultural and Environmental concerns.

 Topic:

2.1 Computational Thinking

2.2 Programming Techniques

• Constants.
• Operators.
• Variables.
• Inputs Outputs Assignment

2.3 Algorithms

• Searching Algorithms.
• Sorting Algorithms.
• Pseudocode and Flow Charts.

Revisit:
2.1 Computational Thinking.

Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Topic:

2.3 Producing Robust Programs

• Defensive Design
• Maintainability and Testing
• Testing Syntax and Logic errors & selecting test data.
• Robust Programming techniques.

2.4 Computational Logic

• Binary and Computers Logic.
• Logic Diagrams and Truth Tables.
• Combining Boolean Logic to Two Levels.
• Applying Computer Related Mathematics.

2.5 Translators and Facilities of Languages

• Characteristics and Purpose of different Languages.
• Common Tools in IDE's.

Revisit:
• 2.1 Algorithms.
• 2.2 Programming Techniques.

Topic:

2.6 Data Representation.

• Units.
• Numbers.
• Characters.
• Data Representation.
• Images
• Sound Compression.

3.1 Programming techniques.

3.2 Analysis.

3.3 Design.

3.4 Development.

3.5 Testing and evaluation and
Conclusions.

Revisit:
2.3 - Producing Robust Programs.

Spring 1

Spring 2

Topic:
1.1 Systems Architecture.
1.2 Memory.
1.3 Storage.

Revisit:
2.4 - Computational Logic.
2.5 - Translators and facilities of languages.
2.6 - Data representation.

Topic:
1.4 Wired and wireless networks.
1.5 Network topologies, protocols
and layers.
1.6 System security.
1.7 System software.
1.8 Ethical, legal, cultural and
environmental concerns.

Revisit:
1.1 - Systems Architecture
1.2 - Memory
1.3 - Storage

Summer 1

 Summer 2

Topic:

2.1 Algorithms.

2.2 Programming techniques.

Programming Project:

• Opportunity to put theory into Practice students take part in 20 hour Programming Assignment.

Revisit:

1.4 - Wired and Wireless Networks. 

1.5 - Network Topologies Protocols and Layers.
1.6 - System Security.
1.7 - Systems Software.

Topic:
2.3 Producing robust programs.
2.4 Computational logic.
2.5 Translators and facilities of
Languages.
2.6 Data representation.

Programming Project:

• Opportunity to put theory into Practice students take part in 20 hour Programming Assignment.

Revisit:
2.1 and 2.2 Computational Thinking Algorithms and Programming.

Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Topic:

• Systems Architecture.
• Memory.
• Storage.
• Wired and wireless networks.
• Network topologies, protocols and layers.
• System security.
• System software.
• Ethical, legal, cultural and environmental concerns.
• Students will review using Learning Grids.

Revisit:

• Computational Logic, Translation and Editors.
• Data Representation.

Topic:
2.1 Algorithms.
2.2 Programming techniques.
2.3 Producing robust programs.
2.4 Computational logic.
2.5 Translators and facilities of
Languages.
2.6 Data representation.
Students will review using Learning Grids.

Revisit:

• Computer Architecture.
• Memory and Storage.
• Network Connectivity.
• Network Topology Protocols and Layers.

Spring 1

Spring 2

Topic:

• Review and expansion of Topics.
• With a focus on the application of knowledge skills to demonstrate understanding.

Revisit:

• Computational Thinking Algorithms and Programming.
• Data Structures, Types and Searching using SQL
• Robustness of Coding Design and Testing.

Topic:

• Examination Technique
• Review of Pseudocode other challenging topics.

Revisit:

1.8 Ethical Legal Cultural and Environmental concerns.

Unit 1 Revision

Summer 1

 Summer 2

Exams:

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