Cambridge Lower Secondary Computing Grade 8 Based on National Curriculum of Pakistan 2022

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Deliver an exciting computing course for ages 11-14, building on students' existing computing skills and experience whilst demonstrating new concepts, with practice opportunities to ensure progression.

- Recap and activate students' prior knowledge with 'Do you remember?' panels and introduce more advanced skills with 'Challenge yourself!' tasks.

- Allow students to demonstrate their knowledge creatively with engaging end of unit projects that apply skills and concepts in a range of different contexts.

- Develop computational thinking with an emphasis on broadening understanding throughout the activities.

- Provide clear guidance on e-safety with a strong focus throughout.

Contents

Introduction

1 Presenting choices: combining constructs

2 Design your own network: shape and size

3 Coding and testing: game development for the Micro:bit

4 Drilling down: How the processor processes

5 Big data modelling and analysis: databases and spreadsheets

6 An array of skills: expert storytelling

Glossary

Index