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Aims and ambitions:
The aim of the Computer Science curriculum at Glossopdale is to develop student’s ability to think Computationally. We embed the cornerstones of computational thinking: abstraction, decomposition, pattern recognition and algorithm creation throughout both key stages. Our aim is to enable students to solve problems with the aid of computational thinking so that they can apply these skills to their GCSE/A Level pathways and across the curriculum. We also embed digital literacy into the curriculum, ensuring that students know how to stay safe using a range of technological devices and platforms. Further to this, we teach students to search smart, analyse results found and question & challenge the validity of sources of information.
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By the end of the year, students should be able to: |
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Students should have developed their SKILLS in:
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Students should have developed their SKILLS in:
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Students should have developed their SKILLS in:
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Component 1 - Computer systems
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By the end of the year students should be familiar with key topics in Computer Science and their application in modern domestic and commercial use. This includes the Central Processing Unit (CPU), computer memory and storage, wired and wireless networks, network topologies, system security and system software.
It is expected that learners will become familiar with the impact of Computer Science in a global context through the study of the ethical, legal, cultural and environmental concerns associated with Computer Science.
At the end of year 10 students should a solid working knowledge of this content and be developing the necessary exam skills and techniques to enable them to have made good progress towards their end of Year 11 target. |
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Component 2 – Computational thinking, algorithms and programming
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During Year 11 students will build on the knowledge and understanding gained in Component 1, and encouraged to apply this knowledge and understanding using computational thinking.
Students will be introduced to algorithms and programming, learning about programming techniques, how to produce robust programs, computational logic, translators and facilities of computing languages and data representation. Learners will also become familiar with computing related mathematics.
Students will have good knowledge of the specified content and be confident in exam skills and technique to allow them the best possible opportunity to achieve their target in Year 11 external examinations. |
GCSE Key Information |
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GCSE Computer Science |
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OCR |
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https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse/computer-science-j276-from-2016/ |
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HWK Club Bebras Computing Challenge
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