Summer Jumpstart course - KS3 Revision
0% Completed
1. What is Computer Science?
Understand the subject at a glance and why it's so important
2. Computer Hardware
Understand all the bits and pieces that go inside a computer and how they work together
3. Networking and Security
Understand how we can connect computers together to form networks and why it's important to keep them secure from threats
4. Data, Logic, and Binary
Understand how we can store and control binary data at the lowest levels on a computer system
Checkpoint Quiz
Apply your knowledge from the first three topics in a quiz
5. Introduction to Programming
Understand the basics of putting together a script, with a particular emphasis on Python
6. Programming Languages and IDEs
Understand why different programming languages exist and how we use IDEs to write code
7. Algorithms and Computational Thinking
Understand what an algorithm is, explain common algorithms, and how we can use computational thinking techniques to improve the code we write
8. Ethics in Computing
Understand the need for ethical computing, by considering legal, environmental, and cultural factors
Final Quiz
A summative quiz designed to put all your new knowledge to the test
Finish Course Early?
You have not completed all required lessons and assessments.
Your Progress
0%