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This unit of work covers the highlighted framework objectives for year 8:
Finding Information | Developing Ideas | Communicating Information | Evaluating
Finding Information
Using data and information sources use information from primary or secondary sources and know when to choose the different types recognise how the content and style of information can influence the message it gives and that data can be distorted and misused justify the use of particular information sources to support an investigation or presentation, and devise and apply criteria to evaluate how well various information types support a task Searching and selecting select information from a range of sources and assess the potential value of the information for a task frame searches in an appropriate and considered way in relation to the required results, for a more complex problem use basic logical operators and apply these when searching for information understand that the different ways in which search engines work can affect which information is returned acknowledge all sources, recognising copyright and other constraints Organising and investigating save files in appropriate formats and create a hierarchical folder structure identify the essential data and ICT tools required to solve a problem develop open and closed questions with sensitivity, recognising people’s cultural, social and ethical differences design a questionnaire or data-collection sheet to collect relevant data, and obtain and use feedback to establish what are good questions produce or adapt a data structure, enter data into this and check that data is reasonable and accurate use more complex queries – AND, OR, NOT; use different searches to produce the most effective result or to collect extra or different data for more detailed conclusions represent information in graphs, charts or tables, and in a report where appropriate; justify the form of representation and check the plausibility of their conclusions identify examples of automated data collection and recognise the impact of electronic databases on learning, everyday life and employment evaluate different applications in terms of the structure and method of processing data Top
Developing Ideas
Analysing and automating processes identify the key elements of a problem and represent components in a plan automate simple processes by harnessing software tools; recognise where automation tools, such as filtering, can be used to improve safety when using the internet Models and modelling combine variables within a model in different ways to form rules recognise that the rules contained within a model determine its output, and make more complex predictions based on several variables amend existing simple models by changing variables and formulae identify whether a model has an appropriate set of variables to make it suitable for a particular purpose, and assess its accuracy by comparing its outcomes with those from other sources Sequencing instructions use precision and accurate syntax when framing instructions test and refine sequences in order to achieve specific outcomes recognise that sequencing instructions is fundamental to a wide range of ICT applications Top
Communicating Information
Fitness for purpose plan communication projects and select the appropriate communication (type, length, media) for the intended audience (considering audience needs and expectations), purpose and environment reflect on the work of others to help plan and amend their communications and understand how effective presentations or publications address specific audience needs and expectations Refining and presenting information draft, refine and structure their work using a combination of ICT tools to convey meaning more effectively modify and develop text, images, tables and sounds from several sources within the structure of a piece of work extract, combine and modify relevant information for a specific purpose, and structure and sequence this to meet audience needs use a range of ICT tools efficiently to refine the presentation of information for a specific purpose Communicating select appropriate methods of exchanging digital information and recognise that the format affects the method of exchange use digital communications for the sharing and collaborative development of ideas for a variety of purposes work in a safe and responsible way when communicating with others Top
Evaluating
Evaluating work improve the quality of outcomes for specific audiences and purposes by using a range of ICT tools make and use simple success criteria that ensure fitness for purpose justify the process they use in relation to the task gather and use feedback to inform future work reflect on their previous work and learning in order to improve their work Top