Abstraction and decomposition
Simplifying problems and modelling them.
- Identify the important details
- Break problems into sub problems
- Design an algorithm with flowcharts
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Computing
National Curriculum in England · Key Stage 3 · Year 7
What they will learn
Coming soonComputational thinking
Abstraction, decomposition and algorithm design.
Programming
Writing programs in at least two languages, including a text based one.
Text based programming
Moving from blocks to written code.
- Use variables, lists and functions
- Handle input and output
- Test and debug systematically
Data representation
Binary, data types and how computers store information.
Binary and data types
How numbers, text and images are stored.
- Convert between binary and decimal
- Explain bits and bytes
- Describe how images and sound are stored
Systems and networks
Hardware, software and how networks move data.
Hardware, software and networks
What is inside a computer and how devices connect.
- Describe the role of the CPU and memory
- Compare wired and wireless networks
- Explain client and server roles
Digital safety and citizenship
Privacy, security and responsible online behaviour.
Privacy, security and the law
Protecting accounts, data and each other.
- Use strong passwords and two factor sign in
- Recognise phishing and malware
- Understand your digital footprint