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Year 9 is broadly equivalent to Grade 8 American · Class 8 CBSE · MYP 3 IB

Computer Science — Year 9

British Curriculum · Ages 13-14

Year 9 prepares directly for GCSE Computer Science: more advanced algorithms (searching and sorting), a deeper look at computer systems architecture, and genuine software development practice, planning, writing, testing and refining a program against a specification, much like the GCSE non-exam programming component.

Legal, ethical and environmental issues around computing (data privacy, software licensing, e-waste) are typically introduced this year as well, reflecting GCSE specification content.

Key topics covered

Searching & Sorting AlgorithmsStandard algorithms and comparing their efficiency.
Systems ArchitectureDeeper understanding of how computer systems are structured.
Software Development PracticePlanning, writing, testing and refining programs against a spec.
Legal, Ethical & Environmental IssuesData privacy, licensing, and the environmental impact of computing.

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