Yr 9

2024

Most students know enough about computers to complete basic daily tasks, such as word processing, browsing the Internet or playing a computer game. However, through this course, you will learn about information and software technology and far more. You will discover why the computer has been called the most complex and versatile device ever built, and you will learn about a digital revolution that is only just beginning. 

Terms 1 and 2 : Analysing data

Students develop knowledge of how innovation has affected data collection in the evolution of computing technology.

Students research how data is stored, transmitted and secured in digital systems and how information is communicated in a range of contexts including data visualisation.

Students develop knowledge to acquire, represent, analyse and visualise simple and structured data

Students develop skills in designing, planning and creating data for analysing in Enterprise Information Systems software.

Students complete a project that collects, stores, organises, analyses and presents data.

Students use spreadsheets, databases and presentation software to demonstrate

the importance of data analysis.

Students apply computational, design and systems thinking to the development of computing solutions.