Y9 Computing

Head of Department

Mr J Evason

Organisation of the subject:

Learners 2 X 50mins lessons in Computing. Group sizes range from 20 to 32.

Understand how to stay safe online
Understand how spreadsheets are used and the importance of data handling, using databases and SQL.
Understand algorithms and how to create programs
Understand Binary/Hexidecimal number systems and coding
Understand coding behind software.
Understand the technology hardware/software used every day
Understand the history of computer development and technology
Identify the uses of ICT/Computing in the outside world.

What will your child be learning?

PYTHON - This unit teaches the pupils the basics of programming using Python. They create a variety of coded solutions to simple problems and use variables, data types, If statements, advanced If statements and loops. This unit helps the pupils learn about computational thinking skills and planning code and is the perfect introduction to more advanced programming and builds on what they learnt in Scratch.
Networks - This unit teaches pupils about networks. They look at network topologies, the hardware and software needed in a network, system tools such as PING and IPCONFIG and what a network administrator does. They also learn about the Internet and dangers which can be transmitted over a network such as viruses, Trojan horses and worms.
CPU/Memory - In this unit pupils will learn about the CPU, ALU, the fetch-decode-execute cycle, RAM, ROM, input, output and secondary storage devices.

Be able to work both independently and collaboratively
Develop the confidence to ask for help and answer questions in classroom
Be able to experiment and ‘play’ to discover new ways of working
Inspire students curiosity to learn more about the technological world around them
Persevere with more challenging work
Apply techniques learned in previous year and other subjects.

A summative test taken in lesson time at the end of every topic either online or paper based
One formal exam
Formative assessment of homework and classwork
Online assessments

Speak to them about what they have been doing in their lessons
Help with homework and encourage them to learn
Consider downloading Freeware software such as KODU/ Scratch/ Python/ Sploder and Microsoft Office from UVHS website

iMedia club
BEBRAS and OUCC from Nov to Mar (in class and at lunch)
Enrichment resources and materials = https://ulverstonvictoria.sharepoint.com/sites/ComputingIdeas