KS1-KS2 Computing Objective Overview (2014-15) Strand Computer Science
Information Technology
Digital Literacy
Key Stage 1 (Band 1 & 2) Co2/1.1 understand what algorithms are, how they are implemented as programs on digital devices, and that programs execute by following precise and unambiguous instructions Co2/1.2 create and debug simple programs Co3/1.3 use logical reasoning to predict the behaviour of simple programs
Lower Key Stage 2 (Band 3 & 4) Upper Key Stage 2 (Band 5 & 6) Design, write and debug programs that control Co2/1.1 design, write and debug programs that or simulate virtual events; decompose accomplish specific goals, including controlling or programs into smaller parts. simulating physical systems; solve problems by decomposing them into smaller parts Work with various forms of input and output. Co2/1.2 use sequence, selection, and repetition in programs; work with variables and various Use logical reasoning to explain how some forms of input and output simple algorithms work and to detect and Co3/1.3 use logical reasoning to explain how correct errors in algorithms and programs. some simple algorithms work and to detect and correct errors in algorithms and programs Co2/1.5 recognise common uses of Understand and differentiate between Co2/1.4 understand computer networks, information technology beyond school computer networks including the internet; including the internet; how they can provide Co2/1.6 use technology safely and how they can provide multiple services, such multiple services, such as the World Wide Web, respectfully, keeping personal as the world wide web; and identify computer and the opportunities they offer for information private; identify where to go network systems in use in the world around communication and collaboration for help and support when they have him/ her. Co2/1.5 use search technologies effectively, concerns about content or contact on the appreciate how results are selected and ranked, internet or other online technologies Use simple search technologies, appreciate and be discerning in evaluating digital content how results are selected and ranked, and Co2/1.7 use technology safely, respectfully and discern some issues of reliability when responsibly; recognise acceptable/unacceptable evaluating digital content. behaviour; identify a range of ways to report Use technology safely and responsibly; concerns about content and contact recognise acceptable/ unacceptable behaviour; report concerns about content and contact using school policies and procedures. Co2/1.4 use technology purposefully to Select, use and combine a variety of software Co2/1.6 select, use and combine a variety of create, organise, store, manipulate and (including internet services), with support, on a software (including internet services) on a range retrieve digital content range of digital devices to design and create of digital devices to design and create a range of programs, systems and content that programs, systems and content that accomplish accomplish given goals. given goals, including collecting, analysing, evaluating and presenting data and information