2024 Expectations (Y8/9)

• Computing
• Upper Secondary (Key Stage 4)
• GCSE

KS3 Computing 

The Garibaldi School

Expectations 

Time for a quiz...

How can you be successful in every computer science lesson?

Golden Rules

WHY?

To enable you to understand the tasks, be respectful, and achieve to your full potential so that ultimately, you will be prepared for life in our technically driven world.

Golden rules

WHAT?

Listen (don't speak over me or each other)

Try your hardest and don't give in easily

Be compassionate, kind and well mannered,

Enjoy it!

You all logged in today using your username. Which of these do you think is your correct email address?

1. [e-mail]
2. [e-mail]
3. [e-mail]
4. [e-mail]

Accounts

• In school you only need to use your username and password to login to a machine
• In every other system you use online and outside of school it will be your FULL email address and password

So

Logging in at school could be 4041abcd24 with password

All other systems [e-mail] and password

Entering and Leaving the room

WHY?

It is important to enter and leave a room in the right way.  It allows a friendly, organised start and pleasant and safe exit to every lesson.

ENTERING

LEAVING

Stand behind chair

Line up silently

Say "hello" to teacher and not ignore us!

Sit is seating agreed seat

Hang headphones up

Tuck chair in

Wait silently to be dismissed

Say "bye, have a nice day"

Show Character cards

Must be removed before this lesson starts. It should be removed and put on the back of your chair.

Must be in your bag and off. This will be confiscated, if it is seen or heard by your teacher.

Each computer has a pair of these incase you require sound. You must not use your own at any point and they should not be seen in class.

You will be assigned a seat by your teacher. You will sit in this seat each lesson and must not move without your teachers permission.

You should bring expected equipment each lesson

You are not allowed drinks, or food in the computer room. All food and drink must be kept in your bag while in the classroom.

I will be professional and polite. I expect the same in return. I expect you to be polite at all times to everyone.

Classroom Rules

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ATL quiz

WHY?

You will become aware of our Attitude To Learning system over time.  To help you understand what they mean, let's do a quiz to see what you can figure out :)

Which of the following statements do NOT show a willingness to learn?

1.  I pay attention at all times
2. I am always enthusiastic
3. I complete quality work in every lesson
4. I am always first to finish

Which of the following statements does NOT show resilience?

1. I am always positive and I never give up
2. I learn from my mistakes
3. When I make a mistake I stop trying
4. I fail with confidence

Which of the following statements does NOT demonstrate self motivation?

1. I am independent
2. I ask others as soon as I encounter problems
3. I complete all homework, research and revision tasks effectively
4. I set high standards for myself

Which of the following statements does NOT show determination?

1.  I am focussed
2. I don't do independent learning tasks (homework)
3. I do not take an active role in classroom based lessons
4. I am active in sharing my opinions and asking questions when I don’t understand

Which of the following statements does NOT show reflection?

1. I check all my work carefully
2. I respond well to feedback using it to improve my work
3. I pick the quickest route to success, even if I rush
4. I never check my work

Reflection

WHY?

It is important to reflect on the past.  We can learn from it, improve and become better people when we properly reflect.

What topics have you covered in Computer Science so far?

What was your favourite topic and importantly, why?

Which topic was the most challenging and why?

How often did you complete ILTs last year....?

I did them all to a good standard

I did most of them to a good standard

I did the odd one that I found interesting

I regularly didn't do any of them

Homework

Independent Learning Tasks

These will be set on MS Teams, shared and reminded vocally in lessons and are set every half term. MCAS alerts for parents will happen as well.

Highest ATL scores are dependent on this being done.

Failure to do them will lower your ATL significantly!

What were the barriers to your learning last year?

Things like

too hard or didn't understand

didn't do anything at home

played games on xbox

poor attendance

etc...

Can you suggest some good practices or advice to overcome any of these barriers

Overcoming barriers

• Use MS Teams to stay on top of work and meet deadlines
• allocate time outside of school to complete work
• Ask for help when stuck
• Use school equipment if you don't have suitable at home
• Be responsible for lessons you miss (email, teams)
• Remind yourself of the benefits to doing well and give 100%
• Always stay positive and look for the positives. 

Why is Computer Science important in our world?

Some areas that may have been missed

• Meeting needs of the many (climate change, unemployment, simulation modelling etc...)
• Advancements in healthcare (data mining)
• Education (research, clouds, virtual learning, online courses)
• Communication (social media, video calls, apps)
•  Automation and AI (prediction, data analysis, cost saving, life saving in hazardous situations)
• Problem solving - At the heart of CS is the ability to solve a problem, which is a life skill

A future in Computing?

• Computing is often in top 5 most desirable degrees to take in UK
• Jobs include - Scientists, Technicians, Instructors,  Consultants, Linguists, Designers, Administrators and Data analysts
• Starting salaries range between 21-30k
• Average salaries range between 45-65k (Over £25 per hour)
• Top tier salary can be in excess of 80k
• Over 80% employment rate post degree
• Serious gender gap making it a greater prospect further for women

Do you think Computer Science is important in your life?

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Is it something you might consider as an option in the future (like a job)

Yes, without question. I want a job in this sector

Yes, because the skills are highly valued and I enjoy it

Maybe. I haven't thought about it enough yet

No, I don't think computer science is important for me

No, I don't enjoy the subject at all

Character and VIPOs

Character is important

How people judge you will alter how they treat you

At Garibaldi we use Virtues to monitor this