Primary Computing 0059 (2021): Stage 6

Computational Thinking

Programming

Managing Data

Networks and Digital Communication

Computer Systems

Follow and understand algorithms that are presented as flowcharts.

Understand the symbols used in flowcharts, limited to start, stop, process, procedure (sub-routine), decision and the connector.

Predict the outcomes of flowcharts.

Know that variables can be used in different algorithms.

Know that the same sub-routine can be used multiple times in an algorithm.

Know that a sub-routine can be used in different algorithms.

Know how to develop algorithms that include two or more variables.

Understand and use arithmetic (+, −, *, /) operators in algorithms.

Explain the use of constructs in programming, including sequence, selection and iteration.

Know how to develop block-based programs with a procedure (sub-routine) to define commonly used sections of code.

Know how to develop block-based programs where multiple algorithms interrelate.

Know how to develop block-based programs using data types, including Integer, Character and String.

Know how to develop block-based programs with combined constructs across multiple objects and that meet set criteria, including:

Describe the role of prototypes when designing programs.

Know how to develop prototypes of interfaces for programs, including suitable prompts for its users.

Know how to follow project plans to develop programs.

Define and use criteria to evaluate programs.

Know how to test programs using a range of data.

Know how to develop programs for a physical computing device to generate outputs based on a range of inputs, including the use of a variable.

Identify the role of different computing tools when planning statistical investigations.

Design appropriate forms to capture continuous data for given purposes.

Design spreadsheets that include a combination of features, including cell referencing, arithmetic operators and functions limited to SUM, and AVERAGE.

Select data that is relevant for particular purposes.

Design and create single table databases, including data attributes and data types, for given purposes.

Know how to use phrase searching to find information in databases.

Know that data is used to solve problems in a range of industries, including health, manufacture and retail.

Know that a range of digital content is stored on servers, including streaming and messaging services.

Explain that digital devices can transfer data wirelessly using radio waves, including wi-fi and cellular networks.

Understand how bandwidth affects network performance.

Know that a network can become overloaded if there are too many devices connected to it.

Explain the need to keep data secure during transmission.

Describe the different types of user authentication, including password, fingerprint and facial recognition.

Know how to select hardware and software components, while considering a range of factors such as functionality, cost, speed and aesthetics.

Know that there are many different programming environments, such as block-based and text-based, and that some are more appropriate to use in a given situation.

Explain that analogue data must be digitised (converted into a numerical form) for processing by a computer, as computers can only store, process and communicate digital information.

Identify nibbles, bits, bytes (kilobyte, megabyte, gigabyte, terabyte), making links to memory size and storage.

Explain the role of a processor within a computer.

Explain the role of primary and secondary storage within a computer.

Know that robots can work autonomously.

Identify benefits of using robotics in industry, such as car manufacturing or food production.

variables

conditionals (selection)

arithmetic and comparison operators

loops

procedures

interaction.