1. Entry Level Computing
Year NINE –

2. Hardware
Software
So what’s inside?
Trends

4. Computing This is compulsory if you want to study GCSE Computing.
Pre KS4
KS4
KS5
Entry Level Computing
GCSE
Computing
GCE
Computing
(A-level)
This is compulsory if you want to study GCSE Computing.
Those of you keen to go into Computing as an option or career will need to complete all extension tasks.

5. What was the name of the first ever computer?
Colossus

6. Is Computer Science only about programming?

7. Entry Level Computing

8. What would I learn?
The Entry Level Certificate in Computing enables you to:
Develop your understanding of the fundamental hardware of a computer system.
Develop your understanding of common types of software.
Develop an understanding of simple logic.
Acquire the skills to write simple computer programs.
Develop an understanding of the development of a computer technology and the effects it has had.

9. Fundamental hardware of a computer system.
Components of a computer system, eg Input, output and storage devices.
Basic functions of the internal components of a computer, e.g. Motherboard, CPU, ROM, graphics card, sound cards and hard disk.
Identify the basic functions of common peripherals, e.g. Keyboard, monitor and mouse.

10. The first ever Processor
Was developed by intel in 1971 and had a maximum clock speed of 740 kHz
740 kHz
740 kilohertz

11. Highest Current Processor
3.5GHz Core i7
3.5 Gigahertz
3,500 Megahertz
3, Kilohertz

12. Speed of Computers
1000KHz-1MHz
1000MHz-1GHz

13. Runs a 3.5 Gigahertz processor

14. Run a 1.2 Gigahertz processor

15. Entry Level Certificate - Computing
Teachers will supervise and guide you as you undertake work that is internally assessed. The degree of teacher guidance will vary according to the kind of work being undertaken.

16. Strand 1 – Hardware, Software and Logic – 30%
• components of a computer
• internal components of a computer and their function
• peripherals and their function.
functions of an operating system
• types of application software in different contexts
• types of system software in different contexts
• types of utility software in different contexts.
• binary numbers
• logic gates
• sequencing of instructions.

17. Strand 1 – Hardware, Software and Logic – 30%
• components of a computer

18. Strand 1 – Hardware, Software and Logic – 30%

19. Strand 1 – Hardware, Software and Logic – 30%

20. Strand 1 – Hardware, Software and Logic – 30%
• Binary and Denary numbers &
logic gates

21. Strand 2 – Programming - 50%
Planning
Input, output and store data
Sequence
Selection
Iteration
Arithmetic operation
Comments
Test and Evaluate
Programming
Python

22. Example of a Python Program
Output

23. Strand 3 – Trends in Computing- 20%
a computing technology and how it has developed.
examples of that technology
technical terms relevant to their chosen technology.
what are meant by ethical, social and legal considerations.

24. Current Trends in Computing
mobile phone
video games consoles
social networks
satellite navigation systems
computer generated imagery
online retail
Robotics
Computers in Sport
Computers and Music
Virtual reality
Language translation

25. History of Computing- Timeline

26. Task - History Of Computers
You are to undertake some research into the history of computers and produce a Chorological Timeline of computers released within the timelines below:
1940s -1st Generation Computers
1950s - 2nd Generation Computers(Transistors)
1960s -3rd Generation Micro-processors
1970s -4th Generation Micro Computers
1980s – 5th Generation – The Rise of Microcomputers
1990s - 6th Generation Personal Computers
2000s –7th Mobile Computers
For each computer you must include
year released
Name of Computer
Name of Inventor
Picture of Computer
cost

27. Definitions Transistor Micro- Processor Micro-Computer
Personal Computer