S1 Computing

2025-2026

November

Scratch coding

We will study how to code on Scratch.

We will create little games and softwares.

We will explore coding requirements and testing processes.

Block coding

Flowcharts

How can I code movement?
How do I change the state of an object in a game?
What is a flowchart?
How can a flowchart help me design a software?
How can I test my game properly?
How can I fix coding mistakes by myself

In Computing we focus on 5 main skills:

In Computing, we study a wide range of different topics. Most of them will include each of these skills while others will concentrate on one or two of them mainly.

Coding skills

Completing a code.
Writing a code according to requirements.
Checking a tag spelling.
Correcting an incorrect code.
Modifying a code.
Pairing-up an output with the code.
Highlighting coding errors.

Content knowledge

Knowing the names of computer parts.
Learning how a computer work.
Knowing the names of important people in computing.
Remembering the process of coding or testing.

Computational Thinking

Understanding the logic of a computer.
Being able to detail steps for a code.
Correcting a process that is not working well.
Integrating feedback into your projects.
Isolating incorrect processes.

Numeracy

Using maths in a real computing context.
Understanding values relating to computers.
Applying logical principles to computing problems.
Understanding how data is used and how it relates to computing.

Literacy

Understanding a problem in a context of computing.
Being able to write appropriate answers to questions.
Understanding the causes, effects and consequences of computational principles.
Using the appropriate words and constructions when explaining processes.

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