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KS3 & KS4 computing curriculum

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Year 8

Computer systems and data science

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  • Artificial intelligence
  • Computing systems
  • Impact of technology

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In this unit pupils will explore the layers of computer systems from programs to the physical components that store and execute these programs. They will discover the fundamental binary building blocks that make up computer systems and how systems are evolving for developments such as AI.

As pupils’ use of technology becomes more advanced, it is important they understand how computer systems work and how different components interact. This unit takes pupils beyond simply using technology to exploring its underlying structure, from programs to operating systems. By comparing traditional computing systems with those that use artificial intelligence, pupils gain insights into the technologies shaping their world and develop the critical thinking needed to understand and question how these systems affect their daily lives and future learning.

  1. Traditional computer systems
  2. Computer architecture
  3. The operating system
  4. Boolean logic
  5. Data science
  6. Machine learning and artificial intelligence
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