Computing : Year 8
Scheme of Learning Assessments
Half Term One: Using Computers Assessment One:
This unit will look at different hardware and Create a presentation that looks at
software, including how the CPU works, memory current and possible future uses of
technology. (AO4, AO5)
and storage, networks, operating systems and Open
Source Vs Proprietary software. It will also look at
Assessment Two:
translating binary addition.
End of Unit Quizizz test covering
Key concepts:
input/output devices, the CPU, memory,
networks, search engines (AO4) and
CS AO4: Understand the components that make
Binary (AO6)
up digital systems, and how they communicate
with one another and with other systems.
CS AO5: Understand the impacts of digital
technology to the individual and to wider
society.
CS AO6: Apply Mathematical skills relevant to
Computer Science.
The Overarching Inquiry: How does a computer
actually work?
Half Term Two: Programming (Python) Assessment One:
In this unit we will be working in Python to complete Quizizz test covering programming
a small project that includes a variety of terminology and techniques,
programming techniques. We will also look at the development lifecycle and algorithms
Systems Development Lifecycle, algortihms and (AO1, AO3)
prototyping.
Assessment Two:
Key concepts:
Create annotated screenshot evidence of
CS AO1: Understand and apply the a program created in Python, using data
fundamental principles and concepts of types, sequencing and techniques such
Computer Science, including abstraction, as variables, iteration, IF statements,
decomposition, logic, algorithms and data
representation. loops, Boolean logic and selection,
accompanied by testing and evaluation of
CS AO2: Analyse problems in computational terms the program (AO2, AO3, AO6)
through practical experience of solving such
problems, including designing, writing and
debugging programs.
CS AO3: Think creatively, innovatively, analytically,
logically and critically.
CS AO6: Apply Mathematical skills relevant to
Computer Science.
The Overarching Inquiry: How would a computer
program control a car park?
Half Term Three: Web Design / Graphics Assessment One:
This unit will look at how to create a website that Create a report to review and explain
is suitable for audience and purpose, looking at what makes a good website and
both HTML and CSS, while creating appropriate graphics. Create a set of graphics
graphical images to use in the site using graphics images that are suitable for audience
editing software. and purpose. (ICT AO2, AO3, AO4 &
AO7)
Key concepts:
Assessment Two:
ICT AO2: Perceptively evaluate the purpose and
uses of creative media. Create a website for a theme park, using
appropriate content, demonstrating
ICT AO3: Understand and use a wide range appropriate use of tools and techniques,
of creative media terminology correctly. accompanied by an evaluation of the
product. (ICT AO5 & AO7)
ICT AO4: Demonstrate, in depth research,
analytical and evaluative skills.
ICT AO5: Interpret and present information
with sensitivity to needs and with a flair for
effective Communication.
ICT AO7: Create solutions which demonstrate
detailed consideration of target audience and for
a specific brief.
The Overarching Inquiry: What makes a good
website?
Half Term Four: Sound Editing Assessment One:
This unit will teach pupils how to use appropriate Create a plan for an audio file. Collect
audio software tools for creating and editing audio an appropriate set of audio files and
tracks. It will also look at the planning and create a table to source them clearly.
preparation involved in creating a successful piece (ICT AO2, AO3, AO4, AO6)
of audio that is suitable for a given audience.
Assessment Two:
Key concepts:
Create an audio file advert, using tools
ICT AO2: Perceptively evaluate the purpose and such a crop, trim, pitch and fade, which
uses of creative media. appeals to the appropriate audience. (ICT
AO5 & AO7)
ICT AO3: Understand and use a wide range
of creative media terminology correctly.
ICT AO4: Demonstrate, in depth research,
analytical and evaluative skills.
ICT AO5: Interpret and present information with
sensitivity to needs and with a flair for effective
Communication.
ICT AO6: Use techniques efficiently to source,
select and store appropriate assets effectively, in a
wide variety of contexts.
ICT AO7: Create solutions which demonstrate
detailed consideration of target audience and for
a specific brief.
The Overarching Inquiry: How do music producers
create the latest hit track?
Half Term Five: Data Handling Assessment one:
This unit will look at creating forms and reports, Annotated screenshot evidence of
complex queries using Boolean operators, key queries, forms and reports created in a
fields and validation. It will teach pupils about the database model. (AO1, AO6, ICT AO5)
importance of database maintenance and GIGO.
Assessment Two:
Key concepts:
End of Unit Quizizz test covering Boolean,
complex queries (AO6), forms, reports
CS AO1: Understand and apply the
(ICT AO5, AO6 & AO7), maintenance,
fundamental principles and concepts of GIGO and validation (AO1, ICT AO5 &
Computer Science, including abstraction, AO6).
decomposition, logic, algorithms and data
representation.
CS AO6: Apply Mathematical skills relevant to
Computer Science.
ICT AO5: Interpret and present information
with sensitivity to needs and with a flair for
effective Communication.
ICT AO6: Use techniques efficiently to source,
select and store appropriate assets effectively, in a
wide variety of contexts.
ICT AO7: Create solutions which demonstrate
detailed consideration of target audience and for
a specific brief.
The Overarching Inquiry: How do police use
databases to help them catch criminals?
Half Term Six: Extended STEM Project Assessment One:
This unit will use a variety of skills to plan the launch Provide evidence of researching and
of a space rover to another planet. It will incorporate analysing a planet (ICT AO4), the use
of sensors (AO3, AO4) and creating a
research skills, sensors, spreadsheet modelling,
spreadsheet model with analysis of
image editing and some programming. data (AO1, AO3, AO6, ICT AO5)
Key concepts: Assessment Two:
CS AO1: Understand and apply the fundamental Create promotional material (ICT AO5,
principles and concepts of Computer Science, AO7), a flowchart and a program that
including abstraction, decomposition, logic, show the operation of the planetary
algorithms and data representation.
rover (AO1, AO2, AO3, AO6)
CS AO2: Analyse problems in computational terms
through practical experience of solving such
problems, including designing, writing and debugging
programs.
CS AO3: Think creatively, innovatively, analytically,
logically and critically.
CS AO4: Understand the components that make up
digital systems, and how they communicate with
one another and with other systems.
CS AO5: Understand the impacts of digital
technology to the individual and to wider society.
CS AO6: Apply Mathematical skills relevant to
Computer Science.
ICT AO4: Demonstrate, in depth research, analytical
and evaluative skills.
ICT AO5: Interpret and present information with
sensitivity to needs and with a flair for effective
communication.
ICT AO7: Create solutions which demonstrate
detailed consideration of target audience and for a
specific brief.
The Overarching Inquiry: How is technology used
in space missions to research planets?
spreadsheets to analyse data that we collect?
