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ICT
Curriculum
Year
7
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Topics Covered |
Description |
| Term 1 |
Directory
Structures
Databases
Introduction
to Spreadsheets
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Pupils
learn about different directory structures, how to
organise, delete, re-name files and folders. They learn
about word processing and the importance of considering
style and audience in their documents.
In
databases, the pupils understand the advantages of
computerised databases, how they are structured, and why
they are used
The
pupils gather and analyse data,
interrogate databases created by others, as well as how
to plan, design and produce a database of their own.
Pupils
are introduced to spreadsheets. They learn the use,
structure, and advantages of computerised spreadsheets |
| Term 2 |
Spreadsheets
- exploring and solving spreadsheet problems.
Computer
Modelling – using the computer to simulate real life
scenarios
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The
pupils learn how to create graphs, perform calculations
and present information in various forms to different
audiences.
The
pupils are introduced to modelling and use spreadsheets
to test predictions and relationships. The pupils
prepare reports to display their results. |
| Term 3 |
PowerPoint
& Multimedia
Measurement
and Control
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Pupils
understand what is meant by multimedia.
In
PowerPoint the pupils produce a range of presentations
with particular emphasis on developing style in relation
to the audience.
The
pupils learn how to process images.
In
measurement and control, the pupils understand how
computers can be used to gather data, and control
devices accordingly |
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ICT
Curriculum
Year
8 |
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Topics Covered |
Description |
| Term 1 |
Desktop
Publishing – Design issues.
Creating
Models
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Pupils
learn the features of a desktop publishing package and
how to use one.
They
use a variety of information from different sources in
order create publications for specific audiences. Pupils
learn the processes involved in evaluating and refining
their work.
Pupils
create computer models to test mathematical predictions
and find solutions to problems.
They use models to analyse and interpret
numerical data. |
| Term 2 |
Databases
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Pupils
understand the role of the law in data protection.
They
obtain data from appropriate sources, analyse and
prepare it. Pupils check data for bias and accuracy.
They learn to validate data, and perform complex
searches within databases, presenting the information in
a valid format. |
| Term
3 |
WWW
& HTML programming
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Pupils
learn what the Internet is and how it works. They
learn how to perform complex searches within web sites
in order to find information.
Pupils
learn how web sites are structured and the
considerations involved in good web site design.
Pupils
create a web site for specific purposes and audiences.
They create this using HTML programming, using
information from a variety of sources. |
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ICT
Curriculum
Year
9 |
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Topics Covered |
Description |
| Term 1 |
Desktop
Publishing – Design issues.
Creating
Models
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Pupils
learn the features of a desktop publishing package and
how to use one.
They
use a variety of information from different sources in
order create publications for specific audiences. Pupils
learn the processes involved in evaluating and refining
their work.
Pupils
create computer models to test mathematical predictions
and find solutions to problems.
They use models to analyse and interpret
numerical data.
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| Term 2 |
Databases
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Pupils
understand the role of the law in data protection.
They
obtain data from appropriate sources, analyse and
prepare it. Pupils check data for bias and accuracy.
They learn to validate data, and perform complex
searches within databases, presenting the information in
a valid format. |
| Term 3 |
WWW
& HTML programming
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Pupils
learn what the Internet is and how it works.
They learn how to perform complex searches within
web sites in order to find information.
Pupils
learn how web sites are structured and the
considerations involved in good web site design.
Pupils
create a web site for specific purposes and audiences.
They create this using HTML programming, using
information from a variety of sources.
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