Years 7-9
During Years 7-9, the following topics are taught.
| Year 7 |
Year 8 |
Year 9 |
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Introduction to the school’s ICT system: focusing on email, Sapientia (SharePoint) and OneNote.
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‘My Story’: using presentation software and simple block programming software.
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Computer Systems: looking at some theoretical concepts.
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Online Safety: utilising publishing and sound editing software.
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Modelling: using spreadsheet software.
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Data Representation: using spreadsheets.
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Understanding Algorithms through Flowcharts: using Flowol software.
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Programming and Problem-Solving: using Small Basic coding.
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Physical Computing: programming and problem-solving using Microbits.
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iPad Introduction: completing small projects which have a variety of cross-curricular themes and utilising a range of apps to promote learning.
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- Document Production: using word processing software with a workplace theme.
- Problem-Solving: using flowcharts and pseudocode.
- Programming Animations: using Alice software.
- Mark-up Language Project: writing web pages in HTML and CSS with a cross-curricular theme.
- Internet Issues: looking at security and using video editing software.
- Web Design: using web authorising software with a data security focus.
- Data Representation: using spreadsheets and sound editing software.
- Databases: creating and using database software.
- AI and Machine Learning: looking at examples of machine learning and AI.
- Physical Computing: Programming and problem-solving using Spheros.
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- Modelling: using spreadsheet software.
- Problem-Solving and Algorithms: a creative drawing project including pseudocode and coding.
- Programming and Problem-Solving: using Swift Playground.
- Networking: a theoretical unit covering aspects of computer networking.
- Graphics: programming graphical images using University of Oxford Turtle System.
- Programming and Problem-Solving: using RoboMind software.
- Programming Animations: using Blender software.
- Computational Thinking: a series of challenges covering computing concepts.
- Physical Computing: Programming and problem-solving using Edison robots.
- Cyber Explorers: completing a series of cybersecurity challenges.
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GCSE
Students studying Computer Science at GCSE follow the AQA specification. During the course the following topics are covered.
| Year 10 |
Year 11 |
- Fundamentals of algorithms
- Programming
- Computer Systems
- Fundamentals of data representation
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- Fundamentals of algorithms continued
- Programming continued
- Fundamentals of computer networks
- Cybersecurity
- Relational databases and Structured Query Language
- Ethical, legal and environmental impacts of digital technology on wider society, including issues of privacy
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For more detailed information on the course content and assessment please refer to the examination board website: https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/computer-science-and-it/gcse/computer-science-8525
A Level
Students studying Computer Science at A Level follow the AQA specification. During the course the following topics are covered.
| Year 12 |
Year 13 |
- Fundamentals of programming
- Fundamentals of data structures
- Systematic approach to problem-solving
- Theory of computation
- Fundamentals of data representation
- Fundamentals of computer systems
- Fundamentals of computer organisation and architecture
- Consequences of uses of computing
- Fundamentals of communications and networking
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- Consequences of uses of computing
- Fundamentals of communications and networking
- Fundamentals of algorithms
- Fundamentals of databases
- Big Data
- Fundamentals of functional programming
- Systematic approach to problem-solving
Non-exam assessment (individual programming project) |
For more detailed information on the course content and assessment please refer to the examination board website: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/computer-science-and-it/as-and-a-level
Additional resources
Students will find links and resources to further their studies of this subject:
https://langleygrammarschool.sharepoint.com/Dialecticus/SitePages/Home.aspx
