Autumn Term
- Introduction to computers
- Acceptable use policy
- Website creation
Autumn Half Term
- Types of software
- Modelling
- Binary and Micro:bit
Spring term
- Environmental issues
- Presentation Skills
- Use of software tools
Spring Half Term
- Problem solving and logical thinking
- Programming
- Use of desktop publishing
Summer Term
- Producing a game using programming and animation.
Summer Half Term
- Data Storage Processing using Spreadsheets
- Presentation of spreadsheets.
Assessment details
Students will undertake a written end of half term test.
Staff Roles
SF will lead all Key Stage 3 Computing Lessons.
Equipment/Health and Safety
All equipment needed for Computing lessons will be provided by Stevenage ESC.
How will it be examined?
All topics and skills covered could be used for functional skills and GCSE computing examinations.