Computer Science Department
At Ash Manor school we aim to equip our next generation to use computational thinking with creativity to understand our 21st century world. Computer Science has deep links with other subjects such as Mathematics, Design & Technology, and both physical and social sciences, and can provide a well-rounded education. Digital literacy is a key skill which allows students to engage in the modern world, safely using and expressing themselves, and developing their ideas.
Computer science and digital literacy are essential skills that our students will need to become active participating citizens in their world during their adult lives.
Key Stage 3 Curriculum information
The Key Stage 3 Computer Science curriculum is centred on project based modular learning. Students can, within limits, pursue their own interests within these modules.
In 2018/19 year 7 students will study modules related to:
In 2018/19 year 8 and 9 students will study modules related to:
Key Stage 4 Curriculum information:
This pathway is for students who wish to get a real in-depth understanding of how computer science works. This is an excellent preparation for students wishing to study computing at a higher level. The aim of this course is to develop critical thinking, problem solving and programming skills, especially when applied to technical problems.
The assessment for this course is broken down as follows:
50% Final Exam Paper 1: J276/01 Computer Systems
50% Final Exam Paper 2: J276/02 Computational Thinking, Algorithms and
Programming
20 Hour Programming Task: J276/03 Programming Project
Careers in Computing
Computer Science underpins so much of what we do in the world today but can lead to careers including specialist jobs like website development, software engineering and project management, gaming, programming specialist systems (e.g. financial companies), web development, software engineering, cryptography, database design and management.
Computer science and digital literacy are essential skills that our students will need to become active participating citizens in their world during their adult lives.
Key Stage 3 Curriculum information
The Key Stage 3 Computer Science curriculum is centred on project based modular learning. Students can, within limits, pursue their own interests within these modules.
In 2018/19 year 7 students will study modules related to:
- Using the internet to obtain appropriate information
- Computer hardware
- Office application software
- Programming using a visual programming language
In 2018/19 year 8 and 9 students will study modules related to:
- Digital multimedia creation
- Databases
- Programming using a text-based programming language
- Web programming and design
Key Stage 4 Curriculum information:
This pathway is for students who wish to get a real in-depth understanding of how computer science works. This is an excellent preparation for students wishing to study computing at a higher level. The aim of this course is to develop critical thinking, problem solving and programming skills, especially when applied to technical problems.
The assessment for this course is broken down as follows:
50% Final Exam Paper 1: J276/01 Computer Systems
50% Final Exam Paper 2: J276/02 Computational Thinking, Algorithms and
Programming
20 Hour Programming Task: J276/03 Programming Project
Careers in Computing
Computer Science underpins so much of what we do in the world today but can lead to careers including specialist jobs like website development, software engineering and project management, gaming, programming specialist systems (e.g. financial companies), web development, software engineering, cryptography, database design and management.
