The Joseph Rowntree School

KS4 - GCSE Computer Science & BTEC Digital IT

 

GCSE Computer Science

 Curriculum Knowledge 

Year 10

Students seek understanding of computer science for Exam Component 1 which includes computer hardware, software, networking, cyber security, computer legislations, environmental impact of digital technology, Binary, number systems, binary calculations and logical operators. 

Year 11

Students focus on completing HTML, Algorithm and then spend Half Term 3 studying Programming and project management. By February HT, exam revision begins. 

 

Skill Development

 

Subject Specific Skills:

  • Knowledge and understanding of Computer Science.
  • Understanding of how to interpret and write algorithms.
  • Problem solving ability.

 

Wider Academic Skills / Attributes:

  • Constructive ability to analyse contextual questions.
  • Planning extended answers that demonstrate skills and knowledge of the subject.

 

Personal Development - SMSC & Cultural Capital (Opportunities / Experiences)

 

  • Students are taught about their rights and responsibilities in terms of their ethical and legal use of computer systems and the consequences of their actions in relation to such (‘Digital Footprint and ‘Computer Misuse’)
  • Students also learn how to work collaboratively and independently to solve complex problems.
  • Critical thought and the ability to question and make judgements.
  • Cyber Crime and legislation look at broader factors on computer vulnerability.
  • Developed and Developing countries' digital divide and how technology shape political scene.

 

BTEC Digital IT

 Curriculum Knowledge 

Year 10

Students will be exploring User Interface Design Principles and Project Planning Techniques for component 1 coursework.

Year 11

Students will be Collecting, Presenting and Interpreting Data for component 2 coursework which is internally assessed and then spend Half Term 3 studying “Effective Digital Working Practices” for component 3 exam which is external assessed. By February HT, exam revision begins on component 3.

 

Skill Development

 

Subject Specific Skills:

  • Knowledge and understanding of user interface design principles.
  • Understanding of how to collect, present and interpret data.
  • Understanding of digital technologies.

 

Wider Academic Skills / Attributes:

  • Constructive ability to analyse contextual questions.
  • Planning extended answers that demonstrate skills and knowledge of the subject.

 

Personal Development - SMSC & Cultural Capital (Opportunities / Experiences)

 

  • Students are taught about their rights and responsibilities in terms of their ethical and legal use of digital technologies and the consequences of their actions in relation to such (‘Digital Footprint and ‘Computer Misuse’)
  • Students also learn how to work collaboratively and independently to solve complex problems.
  • Critical thought and the ability to question and make judgements.
  • Cyber Crime and legislation look at broader factors on computer vulnerability.
  • Developed and Developing countries' digital divide and how technology shape political scene.
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