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Langley Grammar School

Langley Grammar School

Computing and ICT

Years 7-9

During Years 7-9, the following topics are taught.

 

Year 7 Year 8 Year 9

  1. Introduction to the school’s ICT system: focusing on email, Sapientia (SharePoint) and OneNote. 

  2. ‘My Story’: using presentation software and simple block programming software. 

  3. Computer Systems: looking at some theoretical concepts. 

  4. Online Safety: utilising publishing and sound editing software. 

  5. Modelling: using spreadsheet software. 

  6. Data Representation: using spreadsheets. 

  7. Understanding Algorithms through Flowcharts: using Flowol software. 

  8. Programming and Problem-Solving: using Small Basic coding. 

  9. Physical Computing: programming and problem-solving using Microbits. 

  10. iPad Introduction: completing small projects which have a variety of cross-curricular themes and utilising a range of apps to promote learning. 

     
  1. Document Production: using word processing software with a workplace theme. 
  2. Problem-Solving: using flowcharts and pseudocode. 
  3. Programming Animations: using Alice software. 
  4. Mark-up Language Project: writing web pages in HTML and CSS with a cross-curricular theme. 
  5. Internet Issues: looking at security and using video editing software. 
  6. Web Design: using web authorising software with a data security focus. 
  7. Data Representation: using spreadsheets and sound editing software. 
  8. Databases: creating and using database software. 
  9. AI and Machine Learning: looking at examples of machine learning and AI. 
  10. Physical Computing: Programming and problem-solving using Spheros.
  1. Modelling: using spreadsheet software. 
  2. Problem-Solving and Algorithms: a creative drawing project including pseudocode and coding. 
  3. Programming and Problem-Solving: using Swift Playground. 
  4. Networking: a theoretical unit covering aspects of computer networking. 
  5. Graphics: programming graphical images using University of Oxford Turtle System. 
  6. Programming and Problem-Solving: using RoboMind software. 
  7. Programming Animations: using Blender software. 
  8. Computational Thinking: a series of challenges covering computing concepts. 
  9. Physical Computing: Programming and problem-solving using Edison robots. 
  10. Cyber Explorers: completing a series of cybersecurity challenges. 

 

GCSE

Students studying Computer Science at GCSE follow the AQA specification. During the course the following topics are covered.

Year 10 Year 11
  1. Fundamentals of algorithms
  2. Programming
  3. Computer Systems
  4. Fundamentals of data representation
  1. Fundamentals of algorithms continued
  2. Programming continued
  3. Fundamentals of computer networks
  4. Cybersecurity
  5. Relational databases and Structured Query Language
  6. Ethical, legal and environmental impacts of digital technology on wider society, including issues of privacy

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
  1. Fundamentals of programming
  2. Fundamentals of data structures
  3. Systematic approach to problem-solving
  4. Theory of computation
  5. Fundamentals of data representation
  6. Fundamentals of computer systems
  7. Fundamentals of computer organisation and architecture
  8. Consequences of uses of computing
  9. Fundamentals of communications and networking
  1. Consequences of uses of computing
  2. Fundamentals of communications and networking
  3. Fundamentals of algorithms
  4. Fundamentals of databases
  5. Big Data
  6. Fundamentals of functional programming
  7. 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

 

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