Computer Science
Year 9 · National Curriculum (England)
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.
Curriculum Breakdown
Important Topics
- 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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