10 Computer Science and Information

Computer Science and Information 10CSI 

Computer Science includes computational thinking (An analytical style including algorithmic techniques to analyze and plan solutions to problems). Computer architecture and human-computer interaction (hardware, its control and control layouts). Programming languages (Python). Databases and information systems, networks and the understanding and application of social and professional issues relevant to each project (Relevant implications).

2025 Year 10 Course

Students will cover and extend their understanding of:

• Computational Thinking - understanding of problem solving techniques. Using Algorithms and Flowcharts to create a plan for a Program.
• Agile development - the processes and collaborative learning needed to develop projects.
• Python - Programming using embedded PEP conventions, loops and complex decisions.
• Robotics and Artificial Intelligence - Building and controlling robots to solve a problem and exploring aspects of Artificial Intelligence. 
• Computer hardware - History of Computing, Components of PCs, Networking and control systems, data transfer and storage. 
• Database - Creating and manage data using a MySQL Database hosted on projectspace.nz.
• Web - How to use html and css (web) to develop a web site using a grid system, then using this to present results of their database build and data analyses. 

10CSI students will be using phpMyAdmin, Projectspace, Python IDLE and Adobe Photoshop. If students wish to learn other software packages/programming including Microsoft Access, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, JavaScript and Tinkercad they can also choose Digital Information Technology (10DIT). Both courses can be taken at Year 10 and are complementary.

Assessments                                                                                                                         

Topic skills and knowledge are in line with the Digital Technologies Progress Outcomes. Students will be assessed on their ability to be working towards Designing and Developing Digital Outcomes and Computational Thinking. Pre-assessment will be carried out to establish existing student skill and knowledge levels. Self-assessment and peer assessment will be encouraged. The Tawa College Language of Learning will be used for both student self-assessment and end of topic grading; Beginning, Emerging, Developing, Proficient and Advanced.

10CSI scaffolds students so at Year 11 they can select:

• Computer Science and Information 101 which continues to build on Computer Science skills (Computational thinking).
• Design Information Technology 101 which continues to build on Digital Media skills (Designing and Developing Digital Media Outcomes).