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Year 9

Welcome to your year landing page. Cannot remember where to find something? You came to the right place. Here you should find all the quick links to your notes, Miro boards, Tinkercad classroom etc...

Keep up to the date with the chapter list earmarked for this year!

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Programming lessons will be given throughout the year using the guideline list below. These lessons are geared towards the SEC Coursework to be submitted in Year 11.

Lesson Quick Links

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Search Blog

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Miro Board

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Tinkercad

Your Journey

Computer science is a vast subject and there is a lot to explore.
Here is what we will cover this year.

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1. Digital Fundamentals

See the main components a computer has to process digital/analog data.

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4. Memory and Storage

Discuss various memory and storage devices.

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2. Binary Data Representation

Use different number systems, apply logic, and perform arithmetic.

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5. Introduction to Software

Learn about different types of software and licensing methods.

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3. Input and Output

Describe the use and quality of input/output devices.

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8. Machine Logic

Learn the principles of machine logic and produce logic circuits.

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11. Programming Microchips

Apply problem-solving to create a program that controls a microchip.

Ace Your Exam 🃏

Repeatedly working out revision sheets we did in class can help you to get used to the style of questions that come out in exams. Exam questions mix topics and use command words to tell you how they should be answered. Recognising and responding to these is really helpful exam prep!

Quick Study Tools

Download the mid-year 2022 study guide here

Question Bank

Logic

Need to study but pressed for time? Go through the question bank and see how well you know this area.

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Computer Systems

Need to study but pressed for time? Go through the question bank and see how well you know this area.

Motherboard Installation

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Digital Devices

Need to study but pressed for time? Go through the question bank and see how well you know this area.

Electronic Devices

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Programming

Need to study but pressed for time? Go through the question bank and see how well you know this area.

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