Year 10 Curriculum Information - Computer Science
Examination Board
WJEC / EDUCAS
Topics covered in the Autumn term
- Problem Solving
- Algorithms
- Programming Constructs
- Variables & constants
- Data Structures & data types
- Identifiers
- String Handling
- Mathematical & logical operations
- Sorting
Topics Covered in the Spring Term
- Data representation, numbers, graphics & sound
- Storage of characters
- File Design
- Data validation & verification
- Computer Hardware
- Input/Output
- Operating Systems
- Storage – primary/secondary
- Embedded systems
- Boolean logic
Topics Covered in the Summer Term
- Software Engineering
- Compilers, interpreters & assemblers
- Scope of the problem
- Design
- Refinement log
- Effectiveness of solution
- Technical quality
- Test Strategy
Assessment
- There is an end of chapter test for each unit of work
- There will be end of year exam assessing all work covered during Year 10 in the Summer examination series
Special Requirements/Equipment
Students will need a calculator, ruler, black pen, green pen, pencil, & glue
Home Learning
Homelearning tasks will be set to include a variety of different tasks to cement and/or extend learning of key scientific concepts as well as researching new technologies. Extended writing and presentation skills will be assessed in homelearning tasks
Useful Websites
Setting
There will be 3 lessons in Year 10 and are taught in mixed ability groups.
