Data science: AI and machine learning
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Why this why now
Having previously explored the basics of artificial intelligence and machine learning, pupils now deepen their understanding of how these systems work and influence society. They examine predictive and generative AI, considering how such tools are trained and used. Reflecting on the social and ethical implications encourages pupils to think deeply about the role of AI in their lives and the responsibilities of those who design and use it.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils recognise that computer systems are the combination of hardware and software working together.
- Pupils can describe how instructions in a computer system are executed.
- Pupils can describe the relationship between planned algorithms and the programs that execute them.
- Pupils are aware of the concept of analysing data to help solve a problem.
- Pupils can identify some uses of AI and, more specifically, machine learning.
Threads
Why this why now
Having previously explored the basics of artificial intelligence and machine learning, pupils now deepen their understanding of how these systems work and influence society. They examine predictive and generative AI, considering how such tools are trained and used. Reflecting on the social and ethical implications encourages pupils to think deeply about the role of AI in their lives and the responsibilities of those who design and use it.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils recognise that computer systems are the combination of hardware and software working together.
- Pupils can describe how instructions in a computer system are executed.
- Pupils can describe the relationship between planned algorithms and the programs that execute them.
- Pupils are aware of the concept of analysing data to help solve a problem.
- Pupils can identify some uses of AI and, more specifically, machine learning.
Data science: AI and machine learning
This unit introduces pupils to the emerging field of data science. They will explore what AI systems are and the different categories of AI. The concept of machine learning and how models are driven by data will be explored. They will also consider the ethical and wider implications of AI systems.
8 lessons in unit
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