North Featherstone Junior And Infant School

KS1 - Vocabulary

 The national curriculum for computing aims to ensure that all pupils:  

• can understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including abstraction, logic, algorithms and data representation  
•  can analyse problems in computational terms, and have repeated practical experience of writing computer programs in order to solve such problems  
•  can evaluate and apply information technology, including new or unfamiliar technologies, analytically to solve problems  
• are responsible, competent, confident and creative users of information and communication technology.  

During years 1 and 2 pupils will be taught to use the following ….  

1.  Pupils should be taught how to; 

• understand what algorithms are; how they are implemented as programs on digital devices; and that programs execute by following precise and unambiguous instructions  
• create and debug simple programs  
• use logical reasoning to predict the behaviour of simple programs  
• use technology purposefully to create, organise, store, manipulate and retrieve digital content  
• recognise common uses of information technology beyond school  
• use technology safely and respectfully, keeping personal information private; identify where to go for help and support when they have concerns about content or contact on the internet or other online technologies.  

Key Stage 1 - Vocabulary