Statutory Curriculum
Pupils should be taught to:
- design, write and debug programs that accomplish specific goals, including controlling or simulating physical systems; solve problems by decomposing them into smaller parts
- use sequence, selection, and repetition in programs; work with variables and various forms of input and output
- use logical reasoning to explain how some simple algorithms work and to detect and correct errors in algorithms and programs
- understand computer networks including the internet; how they can provide multiple services, such as the world wide web; and the opportunities they offer for communication and collaboration
- use search technologies effectively, appreciate how results are selected and ranked, and be discerning in evaluating digital content
- select, use and combine a variety of software (including internet services) on a range of digital devices to design and create a range of programs, systems and content that accomplish given goals, including collecting, analysing, evaluating and presenting data and information
- use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly
- recognise acceptable/unacceptable behaviour; identify a range of ways to report concerns about content and contact.
Learning Outcomes and assessment criteria
Entry level 3 – 1 Unit – 6 credits 50 Guided learning hours.
| 1. Design write and debug programs | 2. Work with algorithms | 3. Understand computer networks including the internet. | 4. Use a range of technologies to support work, safely and responsibly. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 I can solve problems by decomposing them into smaller parts. | 2.1 I can provide reasons why algorithms work. | 3.1 I can identify the world wide web as an important part of the Internet. | 4.1 I can use the world wide web to support my work. |
| 1.2 I can use sequence, selection, and repetition in programs. | 2.2 I can identify errors in algorithms. | 3.2 I can find information that is useful for my work. | 4.2 I can select technologies for a particular purpose. |
| 1.3 I can work with variables and various forms of input and output. | 2.3 I can relate an algorithm to controlling events. | 3.3 I can appreciate how a search engine selects results and ranks them. | 4.3 I can combine technologies for a particular purpose. |
| 1.4 I can identify errors in programs. | 2.4 I can relate an algorithm to repeating actions. | 3.4 I can identify obvious bias in content. | 4.4 I can use technologies to collect data. |
| 1.5 I can correct errors in programs. | 3.5 I can use collaborative technologies. | 4.5 I can use technologies to analyse, evaluate and present data. | |
| 1.6 I can write a program to solve a problem. | 4.6 I can relate data to useful information. | ||
| 4.7 I can work safely and responsibly in a technological environment. |
