KS3 students at SJB all study Computer Science in order to understand how technology works, the opportunities and challenges that technology will offer them and the chance to build resilience and creativity through practical work.
KS3 Overview
We aim to build confidence and understanding in technology for all KS3 students by looking at 4 guiding concepts:
Programming
Problem Solving
Computational Thinking
Digital Understanding
Over the course of an academic year, we provide specific Topics of study which will enhance a students ability in each of these areas.
Topics Studied
Year 7
Introduction to Computing at SJB
Cyber Security
Programming (Scratch)
Creative Media
AI
Year 8
Programming (Edublocks)
Cyber Security
AI
Programming (Python)
Creative Media
Year 9
In year 9, we attempt to focus on skills that will giive a taste of, and build foundations for, study of GCSE Computer Science whilst also helping to prepare all students for the technology that will help them in KS4, KS5 adn life beyond school.
Computer Systems and Logic
Programming (Python)
Data Science
Core IT
Below are documents that will provide an overview of what we study throughout KS3.