OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW
In this unit, students will learn about computational thinking, which is, quite literally, thinking like a computer does and learning how to solve problems by breaking them down into simple and logical stages.
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ACADEMIC LITERACY
ACADEMIC LITERACY
Abstraction
Decomposition
Algorithm
Pattern Recognition
Flowcharts
Pseudocode
Process
Variables
Inputs
Outputs
CAREERS
CAREERS
Software developer, User researcher, Test lead, Solutions architect
SAFEGUARDING
SAFEGUARDING
Know how to use the internet to search for relevant topics safely and responsibly. Knowing when a site is secure and not secure.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
The effects of a digital footprint. Moral considerations of programming for the real world. Own creativity when coming up with solutions to a design brief.
DIVERSITY
DIVERSITY
Needs of users and the impact on the outside world. Links to real world application of algorithms.
CULTURAL CAPITAL
CULTURAL CAPITAL
Digital Literacy.
KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER
KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER
Maths: Sorting and searching comparison operators in relation to math.
Science: Flow charts.
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