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The plan sets clear curriculum aims focused on understanding and applying core Computer Science concepts through designing, writing, and debugging programs. It supports student development through ACHIEVE expectations, targeted resources for revision and practice, and regular progress reporting. Term-by-term topics cover robust programming, high/low level programming, digital technology impacts, databases/SQL, computer systems, data representation, and exam preparation.","Computer Science GCSE  \nKey Stage 4 Curriculum Plan Year 11  \n\n| Exam Board: Qualifica􀆟on: Assessment Informa􀆟on:\u003Cbr>Link to official specifica􀆟on | AQA\u003Cbr>GCSE Computing\u003Cbr>2 Exams, 2hours and 1hour 45minutes |\n| --- | --- |\n\nDepartment Informa􀆟on:  \nComputing is taught to all KS3 students. Year 7 & 8 have one lesson a week and Year 9 have 3 lessons over a twoweek period.  \nComputing is chosen as an Option for both AQA GCSE and AQA A level.  \nAll lessons are taught by specialist teachers.  \nACHIEVE in the curriculum:  \nStudents are expected to be ambitious during their GCSE course. They will have opportunities to collaborate on tasks with their peers. In addition, students can demonstrate their integrity, endurance and versatility particularly when it comes to challenging topics e.g. programming.  \nProviding revision resources where needed.  \nCurriculum Aims & Intent:  \nThe aim is for students to understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of Computer Science, including analysing and solving problems through practical experience by designing, writing and debugging programs.  \nResources:  \nPG Online resources, AQA resources, the internet, GCSE Pods, laptops/computers.  \n[https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zkwsjhv](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zkwsjhv)  \n[https://studyrocket.co.uk/revision/gcse-computer-science-aqa](https://studyrocket.co.uk/revision/gcse-computer-science-aqa)  \n[https://www.teach-ict.com/v/GCSE_Computing/AQA_8525/aqa_8525_home.html](https://www.teach-ict.com/v/GCSE_Computing/AQA_8525/aqa_8525_home.html)  \nHow we keep parents informed:  \nYear 11-Progress reports are published 4 times per year, in October, December, February and March, with a face-to-face parents’ evening in October.  \nHow parents can help their child:  \nParents/carers can help students by supporting their child’s learning and providing a suitable space to study as well as helping them develop good study skills and by encouraging students to be curious and explore topics and applications.  \n\n| What we study and when: |  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Term | Unit, Topic Or Summary Of Work Covered | Knowledge, Understanding & Skills Developed | ACHIEVE / Personal Development Focus | How The Work Is Assessed | Careers Links |\n| 1 | • Robust Programs | • Writes simple data validation and authentication routines.\u003Cbr>• Carries out testing and corrects errors within algorithms.\u003Cbr>• Identifies test data as:\u003Cbr>• Identifies syntax & logic error. | Ambitious, Collaborative, Integrity, Versatility and Excellence. Endurance and Happy when problems are solved. | Review/Test after each topic. | IT IndustryInformation Systems, Systems Development, Systems Analyst, Programmers, Developers, Database |\n\n\n|  | • High Level / Low Programming\u003Cbr>• Impacts of Digital Technology\u003Cbr>• Databases/SQL | • Recognises high-and low-level programming languages and the differences between them.\u003Cbr>• Explains current ethical, legal, and environmental impacts and risks of technology on society.\u003Cbr>• Explains the concept of database and relational database.\u003Cbr>• Understands SQL commands and can carry out SQL queries. | Ambitious, Endurance, Versatility and Excellence.\u003Cbr>Ambitious, Collaboration Integrity, Endurance, Versatility and Excellence. |  | Management, Media, Education. 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