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IT (BTEC)
Subject Vision
CURRICULUM VISION
A broad, stimulating and enjoyable curriculum, that engages, motivates and challenges all pupils, giving them the knowledge, skills and understanding to grow as individuals, preparing them for the next stage in their lives.
This is achieved in computing by
Broad – Students gain knowledge, skills and understanding through practical and theoretical lesson activities, coursework and exam techniques.
Stimulating – The DIT course provides an engaging and relevant platform to the world of IT and computing for those who have an interest in this subject and may be considering perusing a future career in this sector.
Students have the opportunity to develop and apply their newly acquired knowledge alongside, developing a range of invaluable practical IT skills such as interface design and development and spreadsheet modelling techniques.
Enjoyable – We believe it is important to deliver a curriculum that will interest and enthuse students; and to instill a positive learning experience that will enable them to become life-long learners.
Engaging –. Research says that when students work together they retain information quicker and longer, they develop critical thinking skills and build better communication skills. Completing paired and team lesson activities forms and essential part of the Computing curriculum.
Motivating – Establishing high expectations and setting goals and being a role model is paramount within this subject. Using ICT tools and technology students become more confident as skills and knowledge is gained, positive feedback and encouragement from teachers and peers alike create a learning environment that is both enjoyable and motivational.
Challenging – Classroom activities are created to challenge students, in order to enable them to become independent learners, effective decision makers and to build strong and resilient character traits that can be relied upon for future prosperity.
Staff
Homework
KS3 - Homework is set every two weeks. Activities will relate to the topic being covered in class.
Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 | |
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Week 1 | Handout: Computing Poster | Handout: Computing Poster | Handout: Computing Poster |
Week 2 | Hand in homework | Hand in homework | Hand in homework |
week 3 | Hand out: Design a game over backdrop for the treasure hunt game | Hand out: Describe the internal components of a desk top computer | Hand out: Create a fact file explaining the terms bandwidth and latency |
week 4 | Hand in homework | Hand in homework | Hand in homework |
Week 5 | Hand out: Investigate the job opportunities in the computing gaming industry | Hand out: Investigate the job opportunities relating to working with computer hardware. | Hand out: Investigate the job opportunities relating to coding and computer programming. |
Week 6 | Hand in homework | Hand in homework | Hand in homework |
KS4 - DIT is set weekly and tasks and activities will relate to topics being covered in class and coursework related tasks.
Check the Curriculum Year information for the homework timetable.
Year 7 | Click Here |
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Year 8 | Click Here |
Year 9 | Click Here |
Year 10 | Click Here |
Year 11 | Click Here |
Sixth Form | Click Here |
KS3 Subject Information
Check the Creative Rotation page - Click Here
Level 2 Subject Information - KS4
BTEC Level 1/2 Tech Award
There isn’t any area of an individual’s life that isn’t dependent on computers! Studying digital information technology will develop problem-solving abilities, clarity of communication and creativity.
ICT is a challenge, this subject is about formulating, tackling and solving problems in a particular way. This subject will allow learners to acquire knowledge and technical skills through a vocational context. Miss Denton, Lead Learner.
Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 | Term 5 | Term 6 | |
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Year 10 |
Component 1 - Exploring User Interface Design Principles and Project Planning Techniques (Internally assessed) |
Component 1 - Exploring User Interface Design Principles and Project Planning Techniques (Internally assessed) |
Component 1 - Exploring User Interface Design Principles and Project Planning Techniques (Internally assessed) |
Component 1 - Exploring User Interface Design Principles and Project Planning Techniques (Internally assessed) |
Component 3 - Effective Digital Working Practices (Externally assessed) |
Component 3 - Effective Digital Working Practices (Externally assessed) |
Year 11 |
Component 3 - Effective Digital Working Practices (Externally assessed) |
Component 3 - Effective Digital Working Practices (Externally assessed) |
Component 3 - Effective Digital Working Practices (Externally assessed) Component 2 - Exploring User Interface Design Principles and Project Planning Techniques (Internally assessed) |
Component 2 - Exploring User Interface Design Principles and Project Planning Techniques (Internally assessed) |
Component 2 - Exploring User Interface Design Principles and Project Planning Techniques (Internally assessed) |
Level 3 Subject Information - KS5
BTEC LEVEL 3 (QCF)
At Key Stage students have 5 hours of IT each week.
The subject prepares students for the world of work, access to university or the opportunity to join one of the main public services.
Students will be assessed via coursework which will be presented in the form of
- Powerpoints
- Word Documents
- Leaflets
- Posters
- Or group presentations
There is no examination
Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 | Term 5 | Term 6 | |
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Year 13 |
Unit 17 Project Planning Unit 31: Animation |
Unit 17 Project Planning Unit 31: Animation |
Unit 17 Project Planning Unit 31: Animation |
nit 17 Project Planning Unit 31: Animation Unit 7: Organisational systems security |
Unit 7: Organisational systems security |
Revision - BTEC Level 2 Tech Award (KS4)
GENERAL INFORMATION (USEFUL INFORMATION FOR PARENTS)
- Paper examination for Level 2
- Range of questions from multiple choice to extended written answers
- Graded from U through to Distinction
Personal Learning Checklist | Click Here |
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Example Exam Questions/Model Answers | Exam Paper |
Revision Materials/Sharepoint |
(Pupils must log in with their username as their usual computer login followed by @st-georgescofe-thanet.kent.sch.uk (e.g. JSmith123@st-georgescofe-thanet.kent.sch.uk) and their usual password they use to log on to school laptops) |
Revision - BTEC Level 3 National (KS5)
There is no exam for this course