Aims of the Computing Curriculum
The national curriculum for computing aims to ensure that all pupils:
- can understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including abstraction, logic, algorithms and data representation (Computer Science)
- can analyse problems in computational terms, and have repeated practical experience of writing computer programs in order to solve such problems (Computer Science)
- can evaluate and apply information technology, including new or unfamiliar technologies, analytically to solve problems (Information Technology/Creativity)
- are responsible, competent, confident and creative users of information and communication technology (Digital Literacy/Online safety)
Attainment Targets
By the end of each key stage, pupils are expected to know, apply and understand the matters, skills and processes specified in the relevant programme of study.
The old system of levels has been abolished and is not being replaced. Schools can choose how to assess, record and report on pupil progress. The use of computer notebooks will help pupils to record their work and create their own reference to use as they go through the school. This does not need to be marked by the teacher, but rather used as a record of what the pupils have been doing and as a record of progress. You will find some book labels to download and print from the resources section of the website.
Consider
- How will teachers assess the progress made by pupils?
- What will be the key purpose of the assessment procedures chosen?
- When teaching the computing curriculum, will this be done discretely or be embedded across other subjects?
- How will pupils record their work so that evidence of progress is available?