Lower Key Stage 2 – Computing

YEAR 3/4 (LKS2) - Examples of 'Expected' in the core skill of - Computer Science

Computer Science - Core Skills

Children can:
KS2 – CS1 Design, write and debug programs that accomplish specific goals, including controlling or simulating physical systems; they solve problems by decomposing them into smaller parts.
KS2 – CS2 Use sequence, selection, and repetition in programs and work with variables and various forms of input and output.
KS2 – CS3 Use logical reasoning to explain how some simple algorithms work and to detect and correct errors in algorithms and programs.
KS2 – CS4 Understand computer networks, including the internet; how they can provide multiple services, such as the World Wide Web, and the opportunities they offer for communication and collaboration.

Computer Science - Vocabulary

algorithm
instruction
order
program
turn
left (lt)
right (rt)
forward (fd)
degrees
decompose
command
repeat
clockwise
anticlockwise
logical sequence
errors
debug
block
repeat
sprite
variable
clear screen (cs)

Computer Science - Expected and Exceeding statements

YEAR 3/4 (LKS2) - Examples of 'Expected' in the core skill of - Information Technology

Information Technology - Core Skills

Children can:
KS2 – IT1 Use technology purposefully to create, organise, store, manipulate and retrieve digital content.
KS2 – IT2 Select, use and combine a variety of software (including internet services) on a range of digital devices to design and create a range of programs, systems and content that accomplish given goals, including collecting, analysing, evaluating and presenting data and information.

Information Technology - Vocabulary

search engine
filter
secure
draw
object
shape
line
line colour
fill colour
group
ungroup
font
size
text box
format
wrap text
link
create
file
folder
snipping tool
shift
undo
redo
menu
cursor
toolbar
spellcheck
hyperlink
graph

Information Technology - Expected and Exceeding statements

YEAR 3/4 (LKS2) - Examples of 'Expected' in the core skill of - Digital Literacy

Digital Literacy - Core Skills

Children can:
KS2 – DL1 Use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognising acceptable/unacceptable behaviour; identify a range of ways to report concerns about content and contact.

Digital Literacy - Vocabulary

privacy
safe
reliable
online
trusted adult
personal information
safe
share
private
public
stranger
avatar
cyberbullying
chatroom
social media
email
subject
address
communicate
sender
compose
report
motherboard
CPU
RAM
graphics card
network card
monitor
speakers
keyboard
mouse

Digital Literacy - Expected and Exceeding statements

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