Year 9 Learning

In Year 9, students progress from their Year 8 curriculum by advancing their Python Programming proficiency through an exploration of sophisticated programming concepts, including functions, procedures and data structures. The digital design unit introduces students to industry-standard software as they learn how to manipulate vector and bitmap images.

In Spring 1, students then engage in website desigm, as they will learn how to design and create a website using HTML, CSS & JavaScript. This is followed by the 'Emerging Technologies' unit, where tow of the most important aspects in computing are investigated - Artificial Intelligence and Cryptography.

The Summer term is made up of two units - Computer Networking and Systems Architecture. These topics provide students with foundational knowledge as they prepare for Year 10 GCSE Computer Science.

Term Topic Key Content
Autumn Python Advanced
Programming, algorithms.
  • Python recap – Input, Output, Data Types & Variables
  • Selection & Operators
  • Iteration WHILE
  • Iteration FOR
  • Sub-programs - Procedures
  • Lists & Arrays
Digital Images
Bitmap and Vector Graphics
  • Introduction to Digital Images
  • Understanding Vector Graphics
  • Creating Icons using Vector graphics
  • Understanding Bitmap images
  • Resolution & Colour Depth
  • Calculating Image File Sizes
Spring Web Design
Introduction to HTML, CSS & JavaScript
  • HTML & CSS
  • CSS Backgrounds and images
  • DIV tags, page sections and CSS
  • CSS Layouts
  • JavaScript
  • Full webpage creation and assessment
Emerging Technologies
Artificial Intelligence & Cryptography
  • AI & Computational Thinking
  • The History of AI
  • The Impact of AI
  • Cryptography
  • Modern Day Encryption
Summer Computer Networks
  • Network Dangers
  • Network Security
  • IP Addresses, Packets, Protocols & Bandwidth
  • Hardware & the Internet
  • Types of Network, P2P, Client Server
Systems Architecture
  • Central Processing Unit
  • Factors that affect CPU Performance
  • Embedded Systems
  • Main Memory
  • Secondary Storage

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