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KS3: Computing

Module 1

Unit Title: Computational Thinking

Statement of Inquiry: Breaking problems into smaller steps help us develop simple programs and solve real-life problems

Module 2

Unit Title: Computational Thinking

Statement of Inquiry: Breaking problems into smaller steps help us develop simple programs and solve real-life problems

Module 3

Unit Title: Flowcharts

Statement of Inquiry: Drawing flowcharts shows the steps of a problem, so it’s easier to plan and solve real-life problems

Module 4

Unit Title: Scratch

Statement of Inquiry: Scratch to turn our ideas into digital stories, games and animations by giving computers clear instructions that express our ideas

Module 5

Unit Title: Scratch

Statement of Inquiry: Scratch to turn our ideas into digital stories, games and animations by giving computers clear instructions that express our ideas

Module 6

Unit Title: Hardware and Software

Statement of Inquiry: Hardware and software function together as parts of a system to make computers and devices work for us

Module 1

Unit Title: Graphics

Statement of Inquiry: Digital tools create clear and attractive designs that communicate ideas and express our creativity

Module 2

Unit Title: Graphics

Statement of Inquiry: Digital tools create clear and attractive designs that communicate ideas and express our creativity

Module 3

Unit Title: Pseudocode

Statement of Inquiry: Writing pseudocode helps us plan solutions by breaking problems into clear steps before we write real code

Module 4

Unit Title: Python Turtle

Statement of Inquiry: Coding can be used as a creative tool to design artistic patterns and express ideas through digital drawings

Module 5

Unit Title: Python Turtle

Statement of Inquiry: Coding can be used as a creative tool to design artistic patterns and express ideas through digital drawings

Module 6

Unit Title: Data Representation

Statement of Inquiry: Computers use binary code to represent numbers, text and images so they can store and communicate information that allows for innovation.

Module 1

Unit Title: User Interface

Statement of Inquiry: Designing user interfaces helps improve communication between users and organisations by focusing on the users needs and experiences

Module 2

Unit Title: User Interface

Statement of Inquiry: Designing user interfaces helps improve communication between users and organisations by focusing on the users needs and experiences

Module 3

Unit Title: Pseudocode

Statement of Inquiry: Writing pseudocode helps us plan complex algorithms by breaking problems into clear, logical steps before writing real code

Module 4

Unit Title: Python

Statement of Inquiry: Writing and organizing code helps us solve problems by breaking them into smaller, logical steps helping us solve real-world problems

Module 5

Unit Title: Python 

Statement of Inquiry: Writing and organizing code helps us solve problems by breaking them into smaller, logical steps helping us solve real-world problems

Module 6

Unit Title: History of Computing

Statement of Inquiry: Early ideas and inventions led to modern computers and continue to shape technology

KS4: BTEC Digital Information Technology

Module 1

Understand interface design for individuals and organisations

Module 2

Using project planning techniques to plan & designing and developing a user interface

Module 3

Exploring User Interface Design Principles

Module 4

Official Assessment of Component 1

Module 5

Understanding how data is collected and used by organisations and its impact on individuals

Module 6

Creating a dashboard using data manipulation tools

Module 1

Drawing conclusions and review data presentation methods

Module 2

Official Assessment of Component 2

Module 3

Modern Technologies

Module 4

Cybersecurity

Module 5

The wider implications of digital systems and Planning and communication in digital systems

Module 6

Exams

KS4 BTEC Tech Digital Information Technology Specification