Computer Science
American Curriculum · Grade 7
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Grade 7 is broadly equivalent to Year 8 British · Class 7 CBSE · MYP 2 IB
Computer Science — Grade 7
American Curriculum · Ages 12-13
Seventh grade computer science extends programming into data structures and modular code. Students work with lists and arrays, write functions that take parameters and return values, handle strings and files, and validate user input.
Systems content covers how a processor executes instructions, memory and storage types, and network protocols. Many students also meet web development here: HTML, CSS and a first look at JavaScript.
Key topics covered
- Lists & ArraysStoring and processing collections of data.
- Functions & ParametersModular code with parameters, return values and reuse.
- Strings & FilesManipulating text and reading from and writing to files.
- Input ValidationChecking user input and handling errors gracefully.
- Computer ArchitectureHow a processor executes instructions, and memory and storage types.
- Web DevelopmentHTML structure, CSS styling and an introduction to JavaScript.
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