Year 13
| Topic(s) | Key content to be learned | Assessment | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Autumn Term |
Data types, data structures / implementing algorithms |
Use algorithms including quick sort, Dijkstra’s shortest path algorithm, A* algorithm, binary search, evaluating algorithm efficiencies in terms of execution time and space using Big-O. Datatype and structures |
Written assessment
None Exam Assessment – independent programming project |
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Spring Term
|
Software and software development
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Including: understand the waterfall lifecycle, agile methodologies, extreme programming, the spiral model and rapid application development. |
Written assessment None Exam Assessment – independent programming project - continued |
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Summer Term
|
Legal, moral, cultural and ethical issues |
Computing related legislation, moral and ethical issues |
Examination |
