General
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ENG-NC-CO-KS3-001
design, use and evaluate computational abstractions that model the state and behaviour of real-world problems and physical systems
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ENG-NC-CO-KS3-002
understand several key algorithms that reflect computational thinking [for example, ones for sorting and searching]; use logical reasoning to compare the utility of alternative algorithms for the same problem
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ENG-NC-CO-KS3-003
use 2 or more programming languages, at least one of which is textual, to solve a variety of computational problems; make appropriate use of data structures [for example, lists, tables or arrays]; design and develop modular programs that use procedures or functions
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ENG-NC-CO-KS3-004
understand simple Boolean logic [for example, AND, OR and NOT] and some of its uses in circuits and programming; understand how numbers can be represented in binary, and be able to carry out simple operations on binary numbers [for example, binary addition, and conversion between binary and decimal]
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ENG-NC-CO-KS3-005
understand the hardware and software components that make up computer systems, and how they communicate with one another and with other systems
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ENG-NC-CO-KS3-006
understand how instructions are stored and executed within a computer system; understand how data of various types (including text, sounds and pictures) can be represented and manipulated digitally, in the form of binary digits
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ENG-NC-CO-KS3-007
undertake creative projects that involve selecting, using, and combining multiple applications, preferably across a range of devices, to achieve challenging goals, including collecting and analysing data and meeting the needs of known users
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ENG-NC-CO-KS3-008
create, reuse, revise and repurpose digital artefacts for a given audience, with attention to trustworthiness, design and usability
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ENG-NC-CO-KS3-009
understand a range of ways to use technology safely, respectfully, responsibly and securely, including protecting their online identity and privacy; recognise inappropriate content, contact and conduct, and know how to report concerns
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Questions teachers ask
- What do pupils learn in Key stage 3 computing?
- The national curriculum has 9 statutory computing statements for Key stage 3 (Years 7 to 9). They are listed on this page by strand, each with a code.
- How do I plan a Key stage 3 computing lesson for a statement?
- Choose "Plan this" next to the statement. Heapso opens a lesson plan set to Key stage 3 computing with that statement linked. You can change anything before Pip writes.