Find out more about what we study in year 9 computer science and explore activities that students can do outside of the classroom to broaden their understanding on concepts in Computing. This year we are focusing on Unit 1 and Unit 3. Any questions should be sent to Mrs E Galbraith at: e.galbraith@burnsidecollege.org.uk
What do we learn about in Year 9 Computer Science lessons?
What do we learn about in Year 9 Computer Science lessons?
In Year 9 students learn through the following 6 units:
In Year 9 students learn through the following 6 units:
- Unit 1: Algorithms and data representation
- Unit 2: Ethical, environmental and legislation
- Unit 3: Network and security threats
- Unit 4: Algorithms – pseudocode and flowcharts
- Unit 5: Python – the basics
- Unit 6: Python – advanced
The content taught at Year 9 provides a solid foundation for the GCSE qualification that students will complete in year 10 and year 11; OCR GCSE Computer Science. The project units allow students to develop computational thinking skills, deepen their knowledge and understanding of the fundamental concepts of computer science and explore and experiment with the practical side of the course, learning the text based programming language, Python.
The content taught at Year 9 provides a solid foundation for the GCSE qualification that students will complete in year 10 and year 11; OCR GCSE Computer Science. The project units allow students to develop computational thinking skills, deepen their knowledge and understanding of the fundamental concepts of computer science and explore and experiment with the practical side of the course, learning the text based programming language, Python.
Extending learning outside of the classroom...
Extending learning outside of the classroom...
There are a range of activities that students can access to extend their learning outside of the classroom. Please find a number of links which are attached below. Any questions, please contact the subject teacher via email.
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