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Programming and Coding short course consultation
Programming and Coding short course
• 100 hours of learning• Taught over 1, 2 or 3 years• Specified at a common level• Up to 4 short courses can be
included in the certificate
Programming and Coding short course
AIMThe aim of the Programming and Coding short course is to develop the student’s ability to formulate problems logically, to design, write and test code, to develop games, apps, animations and websites and, through these learning activities, to learn about computer science.
Strand 1: Computer science introduction
Strand 2: Let’s get connected
Strand 3: Coding at the next level
Strand 4: Problem-solving in the real world
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Strand 1
Computer Science introduction
Topics:
• My digital world:The importance of computers in modern society and my life
• Being a coder – step by step:How to start programming and develop basic algorithms
Strand 2
Let’s get connected
Topics:
• Making connections:Computers are communication devices
• Bits and bytes:How computers store data
Strand 3
Coding at the next level
Topics:
• More advanced concepts in programming and computational thinking
• Documentation and code analysis
Strand 4
Problem solving in the real world
Topics:
• Real world problems:Computer Science inspiring me
• Putting the pieces together:Build a final software project that incorporates concepts learnt in the previous strands
Assessment
Ongoing project work
Final project