- What is a computer? Input-Process-Output (Communication and Storage)
- Python IDLE Basics- Basic print commands and Escape Sequences
- Python Basics – Variables and String Data Type; and String input commands
- Python Basics – Integer and Float Data Types; Using Mathematical Operators in Python; and numerical input commands (int and float)
- Python Basics – Error Messages and Testing
- Python Basics – Relational Operators (<, >, ==, !=); IF and ELIF Statements
- Python Basics – FOR Loops
- Python Basics – Array Manipulation
- Knowledge Organiser: Python Skills
- Python Basics – WHILE Loops
- Python Basics Assessment
- Algorithms writing and coding 1
- Binary: introduction and representation of unsigned integers
- Algorithms writing and coding 2
- Binary: introduction and representation of 8-bit unsigned integers
- Algorithms writing and coding 3
- Data Storage Measurement (*kibibyte, mebibyte, gibibyte)
- Algorithms writing and coding 4
- Binary: Binary Addition and Overflow
- Algorithms writing and coding 5
- Binary: representation of signed and unsigned integers
- Hexadecimal: what is it and why is it used? Converting between binary and hex
- Knowledge Organiser: Binary
Spring Term 1 Jan – Feb
- Algorithms writing and coding 6
- von Neumann model stored program concept
- Algorithms writing and coding 7
- Secondary Storage
- Algorithms writing and coding 8
- Embedded Systems
- Algorithms writing and coding 9
- Operating System
- Algorithms writing and coding 10
- Knowledge Organiser: Topic 4
Spring Term 2 Feb – Apr
- Utility Software
- Algorithms and coding 11
- Identifying Software Vulnerabilities
- Algorithms and coding 12
- Text Encoding (ASCII)
- Algorithms and coding 13
- Bitmap Image Encoding
- Knowledge Organiser: Data Representation
Summer Term 1 Apr – May
- Sound Encoding
- Algorithms and coding 15
- Compression (Lossy and Lossless)
- Algorithms and coding 16
- Why Use Computer Networks
- Algorithms and coding 17
- LANs and WANS
- Algorithms and coding 18
- Knowledge Organiser: Data Representation
Summer Term 2 May – July
- Internet Structure (IP and Routing)
- Algorithms and coding 19
- Wired and Wireless Networks
- Algorithms and coding 20
- Data Transmission Speed
- Algorithms and coding 21
- Protocols
- Algorithms and coding 22
- Layered protocol stacks (TCP/IP) and packets
- Algorithms and coding 23
- Knowledge Organiser: Network
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