Computer Science
All students at Queen Elizabeth School have the right to have rich, deep learning experiences that balance all the aspects of computing. With technology playing such a significant role in society today, we believe computational thinking is a skill children must be taught if they are to be able to participate effectively and safely in this digital world.
A high-quality computing education equips students to use creativity to understand and change the world.
Computing has deep links with mathematics, science and design and technology, and provides insights into both natural and artificial systems. At Queen Elizabeth School, the core of computing is computer science in which students are introduced to a wide range of technology, including laptops, iPads and interactive whiteboards, allowing them to continually practice and improve the skills they learn. This ensures they become digitally literate so that they are able to express themselves and develop their ideas through information and computer technology, at a level suitable for the future workplace and as active participants in a digital world.
Our school is equipped with 8 ICT suites enabling us to provide a wide range of technologies to enrich students. By the end of Year 7, we expect all students to be IT literate and have gained basic skills of different software and be aware of components and implications of technology. In Years 8 and 9, students study ICT as a rotation block. Students study a mixed curriculum of ICT and computer science. They will study different skills, using a text-based programming language, Python, in readiness for Key Stage 4. By the end of Year 10, pupils will learn the different theories and principles that can be used to apply on computer system principles and create computer security from technical aspects. The OCR Computer Science qualification will be built on the knowledge, understanding and skills established through the Computer Science elements of the Key Stage 3 programme of study. The content is designed to provide you with a solid understanding, engage you and allow you the opportunity to see real-world applications. In IT, they will create effective user interfaces and apply appropriate project planning techniques to create a user interface that meets requirements. At the end of Year 11, the BTEC Tech Award in Digital Information Technology will give students a glimpse into the professional sector whilst teaching them transferable skills for life. The BTEC award combines practical learning with subject and theory content.
At Key Stage 3, students are assessed at the end of each unit. At Key Stage 4, students are assessed by the final exam or assessment. Regular marking and feedback ensure students have the opportunity to improve their work. Our regular intervention, support and homework clubs allow students to work to their full potential.
Key Stage 3:
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Date |
Year 7 |
Year 8 |
Year 9 |
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Term 1 |
Online safety Cyber Bully Sexting Online Grooming Health and Safety Learn to create simple presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint, Hyperlinking Learn to create Poster using Publisher Learn to have group work and presentation Spreadsheet Basic Formulae Basic Function General Formatting Producing graph Data Analysis Automated data generation |
Students will follow the topics in the first term which is led from their Y7. Online research Data Collection Data validation Presentation Introduction to programming Facts finding Logical Thinking Data Analysis Python Programming Basics Logical Thinking Learning Syntax Practical Work Flowchart Creative writing Computational Thinking Real time programming |
Online research Shop technologies EPOS EFTPOS Security Future technologies Network basics Concept building Mind Mapping Cloud Computing Flash Software Creating Animation Practical work Concept building |
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Term 2 |
Sending and Receiving professional email Learning online Etiquettes Converting numbers into machine language Interactive presentation Game Theory Logical Thinking Visual Data representation Logical thinking using flowchart Creating simple algorithm Abstraction Decomposition Concept Building towards computer programming Simple presentation |
Types of Network Threats of Network Photo Editing Concept Building Data Analysis Database Management Data Identification Data Presentation Forming queries Forming Forms Generating reports Data manipulation Practical Database creation |
Project Management Creating advertising materials with Business Cards Posters Animation Video They will also learn Photo editing, Time Management Graphic Design Project Management Creating advertising materials with Business Cards Posters Animation Video They will also learn Photo editing, Time Management Graphic Design |
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Term 3 |
Data representation using repeating patterns Data flow and logical thinking Basic photo editing using PowerPoint and Photoshop Computer basics in Hardware and Software Online research Data collection methods |
Understanding technology in general Understanding Hardware/Software Understanding computer threats Online research Concept building Game making (Scratch programming) Microsoft Excel Complex Formulae Complex Function Complex Data representation Data Entry Data Analyse Data Representation |
Python Programming Game/Quiz making Introduction to website making Website making using Dreamweaver Use HTML |
Key Stage 4:
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Unit 1 |
Computer Systems • Systems Architecture |
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Unit 2 |
Computational thinking, algorithms and programming • Algorithms |
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Unit 3 |
Programming Project |
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Assessment |
50% Computer systems 50% Computational thinking, algorithms and programming |
Enrichment:
Key Skills you will learn:
- Problem solving
- Modular design
- Collaborative working
- Understanding of emerging technologies
- Computer programming
- Robust systems testing
- Awareness of computer systems for business.
Next Steps:
Careers and Courses:
Computers will also be a big part of everyone’s future. There are an overwhelming number of careers presenting themselves within the working world. You can pursue A Level computer science and follow it with Bachelors and Masters and PhD or starting a career within computer science would open up opportunities from a large number of industries including: application development, banking, education etc.
Contact:
Lead Teacher: Mr S Roberts - sroberts@qesluton.co.uk