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Course Overview
Course Overview
Year 9 Computer Science embraces all aspects of this fascinating subject area, featuring creative and complex challenges alongside true 21st-century learning experiences.
From investigating how our environment is shaped by technology to developing text-based programming skills, Year 9 Computer Science is the ideal choice for academic, linguistic and mathematical students.
Via collaborative software and cloud-based learning environments, students will develop the high-level computational thinking skills, creativity and confidence required for success in GCSE Computer Science.
Course Content
Course Content
The Year 9 course includes:
• Development of high-level computational thinking and programming skills using the Python language.
• Exploration of how computers represent various forms of data.
• Coverage of GCSE-level theory content on the topics of Computer Hardware, Boolean Logic and Ethical, Legal & Environmental matters.
Skills & Application
Skills & Application
Computer Science enables pupils to use computational thinking and creativity in equal measure to understand and adapt to the digital world. Computer Science has strong links with Mathematics, Science, Modern Languages, and Design and Technology and provides insights into both natural and artificial systems.
In Computer Science, pupils are taught the principles of information and computation, how digital systems work and how to put this knowledge to use through programming. Computer Science also ensures that pupils become digitally literate and that they can harness technology to become active participants in an increasingly digital world.
For those students wishing to study Computer Science at GCSE, this is an essential option.
FAQs:
FAQs:
What kind of person is ideally suited to Computer Science?
What kind of person is ideally suited to Computer Science?
Someone with a very broad range of skills and abilities that is prepared to work extremely hard to master this challenging and rewarding discipline! Strong mathematical and linguistic skills are required to become an effective computer scientist along with a calm head and determined will to overcome problems in a committed and independent manner. Oh, and creative thinking helps too!
What programming language is used in Computer Science?
What programming language is used in Computer Science?
We use the Python programming language in Computer Science at CHS. Students have been developing their skills in Python via Year 8 DST. Ask your son/daughter to show you their course progress on Grok Learning, the online platform we use to develop and monitor students' progress.
Do I need to do Year 9 Computer Science to do the GCSE?
Do I need to do Year 9 Computer Science to do the GCSE?
Yes! We cover a lot of the programming and theory skills essential for success at GCSE in Year 9.
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