Technologies: fourth level experiences and outcomes

TCH 4-01a

I can select and use digital technologies to access, select relevant information and solve real world problems.

TCH 4-02a

I can use digital technologies to process and manage information responsibly and can reference sources accordingly.

TCH 4-03a

I can explore the impact of cyber-crime for business and industry and the consequences this can have on me.

TCH 4-04a

I can explore the properties and functionality of ingredients, textiles and equipment to establish their suitability for a task at home or in the world of work.

TCH 4-04b

I can confidently apply preparation techniques and processes to make food and textile items using specialist skills, materials, equipment in my place of learning, at home or in the world of work.

TCH 4-04c

Showing creativity and innovation I can design, plan and produce increasingly complex food or textile items which satisfy the needs of the user, at home or in the world of work.

TCH 4-04d

I can apply skills of critical thinking when evaluating the quality and effectiveness of my own or others’ products.

TCH 4-05a

I can analyse products taking into consideration sustainability, scientific and technological developments.

TCH 4-06a

I can examine a range of materials, processes or designs in my local community to consider their environmental, social and economic impact.

TCH 4-07a

I can present conclusions about the impact of technologies on the economy, politics and the environment.

TCH 4-08a

I can select and use appropriate hardware and software which supports evolving business activities.

TCH 4-09a

I can apply design thinking skills when designing and manufacturing models/products which satisfy the user or client.

TCH 4-10a

I consider the material performance as well as sustainability of materials and apply these to real world tasks.

TCH 4-11a

I can extend my use of manual and digital graphic techniques to realise ideas, concepts and products and recognise the importance of real world standards.

TCH 4-12a

I can solve problems through the application of engineering principles and can discuss the impact engineering has on the world around me.

TCH 4-13a

I can describe in detail the processes used in real world solutions, compare these processes against alternative solutions and justify which is the most appropriate.

TCH 4-13b

I can informally compare algorithms for correctness and efficiency.

TCH 4-14a

I understand constructs and data structures in a textual programming language

TCH 4-14b

I can explain the overall operation and architecture of a digitally created solution

TCH 4-14c

I understand the relationship between high level language and the operation of computer

TCH 4-15a

I can select appropriate development tools to design, build, evaluate and refine computing solutions to process and present information whilst making reasoned arguments to justify my decisions.