Trinity AcademyComputing
Year 7
yr7 curriculum sequencing inc core knowledge key concepts and vocab.pdf
Year 8
yr8 curriculum sequencing inc core knowledge key concepts and vocab.pdf
Year 9
yr9 curriculum sequencing inc core knowledge key concepts and vocab.pdf
Year 10
Units Taught
Paper 1: Principles of Computer Science
- Computational thinking
- Data
- Computers
- Networks
- Issues and impact
Main Skills developed
We give students an understanding and an ability to apply the fundamental principles and concepts of Computer Science, including abstraction, decomposition, logic, algorithms, and data representation. We also encourage students to analyse problems in computational terms through practical experience of solving such problems, including designing, writing and debugging programs think creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and critically and to apply mathematical skills relevant to Computer Science.
How can parents help to support learning?
Encourage students to attempt all homework tasks. When it comes to programming there is no substitute for practice therefore we ask that students have access to a computer at home that they can develop their own programs on. We also ask that parents discuss with their child what programs they are developing as this provides excellent opportunities for students to develop their ability to evaluate and explain key computer science and programming concepts.
Useful websites
www.sololearn.com/Course/Python
www.cambridgegcsecomputing.org
Extra-curricular opportunities
Yr10 students have the opportunity to join the ‘ICT club’ to not only further their own studies but take part in regional and national Computer Science related competitions.
SMSC and British Values
Students explore how developments in technology have changed our culture, particularly the rise in social networking sites and the ability to communicate instantly across National and International borders. Computational thinking encourages students to develop and explore their problem solving skills. Computing Empowers students to apply their ICT and computing skills and to gain knowledge of how programming links between subjects for instance maths. Computing involves the breaking through of linguistic and cultural barriers. It is possible to e-mail or chat across the world and to word process in the mother tongue. Whilst studying various aspects of computing students are asked to reflect on how different cultures are portrayed on the internet and why or who is portraying them in this way. Students are also challenged to think about how differing cultures access and use the internet and what implications this has on the individual and the culture.
Year 11
Units Taught
Paper 2: Application of Computational Thinking
- Problem solving with programming
Main Skills developed
We give students an understanding and an ability to apply the fundamental principles and concepts of Computer Science, including abstraction, decomposition, logic, algorithms, and data representation. We also encourage students to analyse problems in computational terms through practical experience of solving such problems, including designing, writing and debugging programs think creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and critically and to apply mathematical skills relevant to Computer Science.
How can parents help to support learning?
Encourage students to attempt all homework tasks. When it comes to programming there is no substitute for practice therefore we ask that students have access to a computer at home that they can develop their own programs on. We also ask that parents discuss with their child what programs they are developing as this provides excellent opportunities for students to develop their ability to evaluate and explain key computer science and programming concepts.
Useful websites
www.sololearn.com/Course/Python
www.cambridgegcsecomputing.org
Extra-curricular opportunities
Yr11 students have the opportunity to join the ‘ICT club’ to not only further their own studies but take part in regional and national Computer Science related competitions.
SMSC and British Values
Students explore how developments in technology have changed our culture, particularly the rise in social networking sites and the ability to communicate instantly across National and International borders. Computational thinking encourages students to develop and explore their problem solving skills. Computing Empowers students to apply their ICT and computing skills and to gain knowledge of how programming links between subjects for instance maths. Computing involves the breaking through of linguistic and cultural barriers. It is possible to e-mail or chat across the world and to word process in the mother tongue. Whilst studying various aspects of computing students are asked to reflect on how different cultures are portrayed on the internet and why or who is portraying them in this way. Students are also challenged to think about how differing cultures access and use the internet and what implications this has on the individual and the culture.
Yr12/13 A Level Computer Science
Units Taught
- Computer systems
- Algorithms and programming
- Programming project
Main Skills Developed
Computer Science will value computational thinking, helping students to develop the skills to solve problems, design systems and understand the power and limits of human and machine intelligence. Computer Science uses mathematics to express its computational laws and processes. Students will develop an ability to analyse, critically evaluate and make decisions. The project approach is a vital component of ‘post-school’ life and is of particular relevance to Further Education, Higher Education and the workplace. Each learner is able to tailor their project to fit their individual needs, choices and aspirations.
How can parents help to support learning?
Students will benefit from having adequate ICT access at home so that they can practice and develop the skills taught in the classroom. By encouraging students to develop their own programs and projects they will develop a greater depth of understanding and bank of personally created programs that can be used to showcase their talents.
Useful Websites
Extra-Curricular opportunities
As part of the Sixth Form provision we participate in a number of national and international coding and ‘ethical hacking’ competitions. These range from stocks and share dealing competitions to innovation challenges. We also operate a mini enterprise for students to develop their enterprise skills.
SMSC & British Values
Appreciating cultural influences; appreciating and understanding the role of Britain's parliamentary system in ‘policing’ technology.
Discussing advances in technology and appreciation for human achievement. How development in technology has impacted different cultures and backgrounds in different ways. More developed countries are able to keep pace with the developments in technology whilst less developed ones can’t. Students learn about how this can impact on the people in the country and form larger skills gaps.
Whilst studying various aspects of computing students are asked to reflect on how different cultures are portrayed on the internet and why or who is portraying them in this way. Students are also challenged to think about how differing cultures access and use the internet and what implications this has on the individual and the culture.