Grade 8

Welcome to the Grade 8 Computer Science section. This year we will focus in depth on algorithms and networked systems.

Important Notes

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Course Overview

📚 Algorithms

In this area you will learn:

• What algorithms are and what properties they have
• How algorithms are applied in everyday life
• Programming fundamentals
• First steps in programming

🌐 Networked Systems

Here we will work with:

• Cooperation and collaboration in digital systems
• Data protection and data security
• Societal impacts of networked systems

Learning Objectives for Grade 8

By the end of Grade 8, you should be able to:

• Understand algorithms and design simple algorithms
• Master programming fundamentals
• Know how networked systems work
• Assess data protection and data security
• Reflect on the societal impacts of digitalization