Computing and Business Studies
KS3 - Computer Science
During KS3 students are taught Computer Science once a week. Throughout each year students will be provided with the opportunity to cover a wide variety of topics including Microsoft Office, E Safety, Web Design and two different Programming Languages. For each topic students will be set a project to work on which will allow them to develop a range of key skills in that areas. Assessments are completed at the end of each of the projects with time being allocated to improve and review any misconceptions so that students move throughout the key stage confident in their new found skills. After school students have the opportunity to use the resources available within the faculty to complete homework, extend learning or attend one of the enrichment clubs that the faculty will be hosting.
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Mr T Hutton SLT KS4 Computing | Ms Rochelle-Gill KS3 & 4 Computing |
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| Year Group | Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 |
| 7 | E- Safety & Multi Media Interactive Quiz. Students will develop their understanding of staying safe online and in the digital world. They will produce an Interactive quiz to consolidate their learning. Algorithms & Flowol Software . Students will be given an introduction to Flowol software. | Data Handling (Murder Most Horrid) . Students will have an introduction to data handling software (MS Access). Students will learn to sort, search and present findings from a large data set and understand how this may be used in a real life setting. | Binary Students will begin to look at data and how binary is converted to denary and vice versa. Simple binary addition will be covered along with some basic logic gates. Games Design An introduction to scratch software where students design a game. Students will be expected to plan, create and evaluate a game of their choosing. |
| 8 | E Safety Students will build upon their learning from year 7, covering topics including Cyber bullying, social media and the ways in which apps / devices should be used sensibly. They will complete a paper based assessment at the end of the unit to show their understanding of the topic. Web design Game Maker Students will develop their coding skills in software called Game Maker. Students will plan, create and test a game of their own. Students will code the game so that it is fully functional and fit for purpose. | Binary / Logic / Hexadecimal. Students will build upon their knowledge and understanding of Binary from year 7. Students will re-visit binary and how to convert between binary / denary. Hexadecimal and 3 types of logic gates and truth tables will also be covered throughout this unit of work. | Modelling - Students will develop their modelling skills using Microsoft Excel. The students will create a variety of spread sheets that incorporate formulas, functions and IF Statements. Students will use charts to display their findings and will develop an understanding of how spread sheets can be used. |
| 9 | Computing – IMedia RO81 Exam Preparation & Theory Students will develop their understanding of the components and stages required in developing IMedia products such as websites, digital graphics and interactive multimedia. The students will complete a paper based assessment at the end of key topics to show their understanding and in preparation for their first external examination. Unit 1: Introducing Business - Explore how businesses operate Students will look at different types of business and their ownership. They will investigate the purpose of business including For profit and NOT for Profit organisations. Students will then move onto exploring how different types of business can measure their success. | Computing – IMedia RO81 & RO82 Game Cover Students will build upon their learning from the previous term and will complete their external written examination. The students will then be building upon their learning to design and produce a game cover. The students will research existing products, design and plan their own game cover for a given scenario. Unit 1: Introducing Business - Consider how market research helps a business to understand the market Students will learn to understand the use of market research data to understand the market and will explore methods for gathering market research data. | Computing – IMedia RO82 Game Cover The students will build upon their previous learning to complete their design and produce their game cover. The students will complete their design and plan for their own game cover for a given scenario and finally they will create their planned game cover editing and manipulating their digital graphics. Unit 1: Introducing Business Investigate the use of the marketing mix (the 4Ps) Students will investigate how business use the 4P’s (Price, Product, Place, Promotion) of the marketing mix to promote their products/services. |
| 10 | Computing – IMedia RO81 Exam Preparation & Theory Students will develop their understanding of the components and stages required in developing IMedia products such as websites, digital graphics and interactive multimedia. The students will complete a paper based assessment at the end of key topics to show their understanding and in preparation for their first external examination. | Computing – IMedia RO81 & RO82 Game Cover Students will build upon their learning from the previous term and will complete their external written examination. The students will then be building upon their learning to design and produce a game cover. The students will research existing products, design and plan their own game cover for a given scenario. Unit 2: Finance for Business Students will progress to understanding how businesses measure success and identify areas for improvement using financial statements such as profit and loss and balance sheet. From this students should be able to recommend how businesses can be more successful | Computing – IMedia RO82 Game Cover The students will build upon their previous learning to complete their design and produce their game cover. The students will complete their design and plan for their own game cover for a given scenario and finally they will create their planned game cover editing and manipulating their digital graphics. Unit 6: Recruitment, Selection and Employment Students will learn about job roles and functional areas in business. They will investigate how job vacancies arise and how they are filled. They produce documentation for specific roles i.e. Job Description/ Person Specification, Curriculum Vitae, Application form, and a covering letter. |
| 11 | Computing – Unit 1 Exam Preparation Web Design Business - Unit 6: Recruitment, Selection and Employment Demonstrate interview skills and plan career development. They will participate in the interview process, conduct a personal audit of their skills and abilities and create a Career development plan . | Business - Unit 3: Enterprise in the Business World Students will learn how trends and the current business environment may impact on a business . Using this knowledge they will plan an idea for a new business for a business that they can justify will do well in the current environment . Students will create a Business plan for their idea. | Business Unit 3: Enterprise in the Business World Students will develop a business model for their business idea . They will investigate possible strengths and weaknesses of their business idea and research assistance available to start up businesses . |
Assessment
At the end of each unit students will complete a written assessment that will include questions from the current and previous units, therefore students are expected to keep revising all of the topics covered to keep the information fresh in their minds throughout the year.
What the pupils say……
Quotes from learners…
“Very up to date with what is going on in the world. I feel like I could work in ICT/Computing industry” Samantha Main
“ The lessons are fabulous and really interesting” Robyn Hankinson
Five ways to support your child
- Check what they have been learning and
- Check they have completed homework
- Discuss current affairs from newspapers, social media
- Watch the BBC news with your child
- Treat media as you would any other environment in your child's life
