S1 Computing

2025-2026

August

What is a computer?

We will study the hardware of computers and what they do.

We will study the different browsers on the internet.

We will study the different search engines on the internet.

Browsers

Search Engines

What is a browser and what does it do?
Which browser should I use? Why?
What is a search engine and how does it work?
Which search engine should I use? Why?

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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