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Computer ScienceKS4

Head of Faculty: Ms Fisk

Computer Science teacher: Mr C Gooding

 

Computer Science is in every aspect of our daily lives. It is used in communications, entertainment, manufacture and finance as well as many other human activities using a variety of computer systems on a wide range of devices.

Why should I choose this subject?  What will I learn?

GCSE Computer Science (OCR) is a very practical subject – students will be able to use the knowledge and skills they learn in the classroom on real-world problems. It’s also a highly creative subject that calls on learners to be inventive.

The course is made of three components:

COMPUTER SYSTEMS

(COMPONENT 1 – worth 50% of marks)

  • study how processors work
  • investigate computer memory and storage
  • explore modern network layouts and how they function
  • build skills in the ever-important realm of cyber security
  • investigate how types of software are used within computer systems
  • stretch wider comprehension of how computers and computing affect ethical, legal, cultural and environmental issues

COMPUTATIONAL THINKING, ALGORITHMS AND PROGRAMMING (COMPONENT 2 – worth 50% of marks) 

  • study fundamental algorithms in computer science
  • build a firm foundation in programming techniques
  • thoroughly test programs and make them resistant to misuse
  • explore Boolean algebra (AND, OR, NOT)
  • understand how we store data within computers in binary form

 A PROGRAMMING PROJECT

(COMPONENT 3)

All students must be given the opportunity to undertake a programming task(s), either to a specification or to solve a problem.

What controlled assessment/exams are there? 

  1. Computer Systems Exam paper - 90 Minutes - 50%
  2. Computational Thinking, Algorithms and Programming - 90 Minutes - 50%
  3. Practical Programming - approx. 20 hours. 

Where will this subject take me?

GCSE (9-1) Computer Science is effective preparation for a range of qualifications including:

  • A Level Computer Science
  • Apprenticeships
  • Cambridge Technicals

 

IT KS4

Cambridge Nationals IT has many links with aspects of our daily lives. Many of these links will consist of functionality of the Internet, Word Processing Skills and planning documents for projects.

Why should I choose this subject?  What will I learn?

Cambridge Nationals IT (OCR) is a very practical subject – students will be able to use the knowledge and skills they learn in the classroom on real-world problems. It’s also a highly creative subject that calls on learners to be inventive.

The course is made of three components:

R050 IT IN THE DIGITAL WORLD

(COMPONENT 1 – worth 40% of marks)

    • Application of design tools
    • Recognising Human Computer Interfaces in everyday life
    • Utilise Data and Testing
    • Discuss the impacts of cyber-security and legislation
    • Know digital communication methods
    • Analyse the Internet of Everything

R060 DATA MANIPULATION USING SPREADSHEETS

(COMPONENT 2 – worth 30% of marks)

  • Plan and design the spreadsheet solution
  • Create the spreadsheet solution
  • Test the spreadsheet solution
  • Evaluated the spreadsheet solution

R070 USING AUGMENTED REALITY TO PRESENT INFORMATION

(COMPONENT 3 – worth 30% of marks)

  • Plan and design the AR model prototype
  • Create the  AR model prototype
  • Test the  AR model prototype
  • Review the  AR model prototype

What controlled assessment/exams are there? 

  1. IT in the Digital World Exam paper - 90 Minutes - 40%
  2. Data Manipulation using Spreadsheets - 30%
  3. Using Augmented Reality to present information - 30%. 

Where will this subject take me?

Cambridge Nationals IT is effective preparation for a range of qualifications including:

  • A Level Computer Science
  • Apprenticeships
  • Cambridge Technicals 

 

KS4 Design Technology Curriculum Map