International Computing for Lower Secondary Students Book Stage 9

About this book

Deliver an exciting computing course for ages 11-14, providing full coverage of Digital Literacy, Computer Science, and Information and Communications Technology objectives. The course covers the requirements of the national curriculum for England and is mapped to the Level 2 CSTA K-12 Computer Science Standards and the Cambridge Assessment International Education Digital Literacy Framework for Stages 7-9. Ensure progression with a clear pathway of skill steps building on previous experience and knowledge. Recap and activate students' prior knowledge and skills with 'Do you remember?' panels. Demonstrate and practise new concepts and skills with 'Learn' and 'Practice' activities. Broaden knowledge and understanding with 'Go further' activities that apply skills and concepts in different contexts. Introduce more challenging skills and activities with 'Challenge yourself!' tasks. Allow students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills creatively with engaging end-of-unit projects. Develop computational thinking with panels throughout the activities. Provide clear guidance on e-safety with a strong focus throughout. Clear progression for students going on to study IGCSE Computer Science.