Primary Computing 0059 (2021): Stage 4

Computational Thinking

Programming

Managing Data

Networks and Digital Communication

Computer Systems

Follow, understand, edit and correct algorithms that use repetition, including indefinite (forever) loops.

Follow, understand, edit and correct algorithms that use iteration, including count-controlled loops.

Understand that the use of repetition can make algorithms more concise.

Compare and contrast algorithms designed for the same task to determine which produces the outcome that is best suited to the purpose.

Predict the outcome of algorithms that contain repetition.

Understand that decomposition is a process that is used to break tasks into different parts (sub-routines).

Know how to use decomposition to break tasks into different parts, represented as algorithms.

Follow and understand algorithms that use a sub-routine.

Know how to develop algorithms to produce different outputs based on different inputs.

Know how to develop algorithms that include repetition.

Know how to add comments to blocks of code and explain the benefits of these comments.

Know how to develop programs with repetition.

Know how to develop programs with iteration.

Know how to develop programs that produce a desired output, which includes the use of the repeat command.

Know how to develop programs that produce different outputs from different inputs.

Know how to plan the instructions for objects within programs, including identifying inputs and outputs.

Know how to test different parts of a program systematically, to identify and debug errors.

Know how to develop programs for a physical computing device to produce outputs from input devices.

Know how to develop programs for a physical computing device using count-controlled and indefinite (forever) loops.

Understand the differences between physical (paper-based) and digital databases.

Understand the advantages and disadvantages of using forms when collecting data.

Identify the differences between data and information.

Know how to sort data into a required order, including descending or ascending numerical values and alphabetically.

Identify appropriate data types for a field within a data table.

Know how to use a database to answer a single question.

Identify data, records and fields within a data table.

Explain the role of servers and clients in a network.

Describe the differences between the World Wide Web and the internet.

Describe the differences between wi-fi and ethernet, including speed, security and the use of wires.

Identify issues that may occur as a result of a failure in a network.

Identify where and why encryption is used in digital systems.

Know how to write and decode messages using the Caesar Cipher and the Pigpen Cipher.

Identify examples where a control system is used.

Know the functions of application and systems software.

Identify a range of data recorded by input devices in computer systems, including data that is collected through sensors and data loggers.

Identify a range of information communicated by output devices in computer systems.

Identify that different types of file have different sizes, including text, audio, image, video and games.

Describe the role of computer scientists in a range of industries.

Identify the role of robots in service industries, including for delivery services, public transport and health care.