Computer Science

Computer Science — Class 6

CBSE (Indian Curriculum) · Ages 11-12

CBSE Class 6 computer studies moves from tool use toward computational thinking. Students learn about computer systems and number systems, work confidently with word processing, spreadsheets and presentations, and understand file management properly.

Programming becomes substantive with block-based projects using variables, loops and conditionals, and many schools introduce Python. Digital citizenship covers cyber safety, netiquette and evaluating online information.

Key topics covered

• Computer Systems — Hardware, software, memory, storage and the operating system.
• Number Systems — Binary and decimal, and how computers represent data.
• Office Applications — Word processing, spreadsheets with formulas, and presentations.
• Block-Based Programming — Variables, loops and conditionals in Scratch or a similar tool.
• Introduction to Python — Variables, input and output, and simple programs.
• Cyber Safety — Netiquette, privacy, passwords and evaluating online information.