Computer Science
| Chris Rance (Head of Department) | crance@conyers.org.uk | Szymon Mach | smach@conyers.org.uk |
| Elliot Rushworth | erushworth@conyers.org.uk |
Key Stage 4 Curriculum Map
Curriculum Intent
To be able to apply ICT solutions to real life scenarios both logically and creatively.
To have an understanding of the modern digital world and how this can be applied to a business context.
Be able to assess , decompose and give IT solutions to a range of ICT and business issues.
Key Knowledge and Skills
This course will focus on 3 main areas. 1) How a computer sends, processes and converts data as a stand alone machine. How networks connect devices and share information and how to solve problems using computational and logical thinking. Students will learn the constructs of programming and will learn how to write and apply these skills to psuedocode and programming languages respectively. Specification objectives are outlined below.
AO1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the key concepts and principles of Computer Science.
AO2 Apply knowledge and understanding of key concepts and principles of Computer Science.
AO3 Analyse problems in computational terms:
• to make reasoned judgements
• to design, program, evaluate and refine solutions.
Sequence Discussion
This course runs under two units and as such they are taught coincidently. The unit one has a flow of data where each unit can flow through how packets are moved. External flow of data is taught moving backwards to an internal flow alongside system protections.
Students need to complete an NEA where they 20 hours need to be tracked and recorded for. The unit 2 lessons will build up to students to be able to complete this.
Year 10
Half Term 1
Wired and Wireless/Networks
End of unit exam
Data Representation
End of unit exam
Half Term 2
System Security
Systems Software
End of unit exam
Programming, Algorithms and Pseudocode
End of unit exam
Half Term 3
Memory and Storage
Programming
Half Term 4
Producing Robust Systems
End of unit exam including storage
Programming continued
Half Term 5
Translators
Mock Preparation
Programming Project
Half Term 6
Translators
Mock Preparation
Programming Project
Year 11
Half Term 1
System Architecture
Logic
End of unit exam
Systems Architecture
Half Term 2
Database and SQL
Translators
Ethics and Legislation
End of unit exam
Mock Preparation
Half Term 3
Revision For Final Assessment
Half Term 4
Revision For Final Assessment