| 3A Combining text and graphics Pupil Self Review Statements I can point out and talk about the key features of layout, e.g. title, text, captions, font and effect. I can alter the look of my text to create an effect. I can amend text and save my work. I can combine graphics and text. 3B Manipulating sound Pupil Self Review Statements I can use an electronic keyboard to choose and change sounds. I can find and play sounds (on Musical Instruments CD ROM or web site on instruments). I can record sounds. I can create my own music that I am pleased with (e.g. by arranging icons in Compose World). I can compare computer sounds with notes played on real instruments. 3C Introduction to databases Pupil Self Review Statements I can enter data and find a record. I can select a field and search for records, for a set of objects which all have something in common. I can select a numeric field and sort the data to find 'biggest' and 'smallest'. I can produce a bar chart, and explain what it shows. I am learning to use search, sort and graph to answer questions. 3E E-mail Pupil Self Review Statements I can reply to an e-mail. I can create and send an e-mail. I can send a picture with an e-mail. I can use e-mail to communicate with someone else. I can compare e-mail with other ways of sending messages. 4A Writing for different audiences Pupil Self Review Statements I can format text to create an effect I can use cut and paste to move text. I can delete and insert to improve my writing, and make it more interesting. I can change words by overtyping, and by using the spell checker. I can use Find and Replace to make changes automatically 4B Developing images Pupil Self Review Statements I can use graphics tools to create repeating patterns. I can create pictures using a variety of brush sizes and effects. I can select part of a picture, copy and re-size. I can use Save As to keep drafts of my work, to show how it has developed. I can import images and work with them to create my own design. 4C Branching databases Pupil Self Review Statements I can ask a question to sort a collection into two sets. I can draw a branching tree to sort objects in a collection. I can ask a question to sort two objects in a branching database. I can search a branching database on the computer to identify objects. I can create a branching database which I can use to identify any object in a collection. 4D Collecting and presenting information Pupil Self Review Statements I can collect data to enter into a database. I can use a database to create bar charts and pie charts. I can compare bar and pie charts, and talk about what they show. I can create a line graph. I can explain why line graphs are better for showing how something changes. 4E Modelling effects on screen Pupil Self Review Statements I can use FD, BK, LT and RT to move the screen turtle. I can estimate units and use the correct commands to move the turtle to another part of the screen, whichever way it is heading. I can use REPEAT to make a set of commands happen many times. I can copy a command line, and edit a set of commands. I can save a set of commands as a procedure. I can use my procedure to draw patterns. 5A Graphical modelling Pupil Self Review Statements I can use object drawing tools to select, re-size, colour fill and copy shapes I can create shapes, and group them to make more complex shapes. I can use a graphical model to explore ways of arranging objects on a plan of the classroom. I can explain some of the differences between using object drawing tools and a painting program 5B Analysing data and asking questions Pupil Self Review Statements I can talk about why we used a database to analyse data. I can suggest questions that we can answer using the database. I can use the search, sort and graph tools to answer questions. I can decide whether to use search, sort or graph to answer a question. I can narrow down a search using AND. I can spot strange values and mistakes, and check information for plausibility. 5D Introduction to spreadsheets Pupil Self Review Statements I can enter data into cells. I can enter a formula to add the contents of two cells. I can use SUM to add up numbers in a column or row. I can use a spreadsheet to explore what happens when costs are changed. 5E Controlling devices Pupil Self Review Statements I can talk about control systems in the environment. I know that some are controlled by sensors, and have sets of commands which can be repeated many times. I can use the computer to give commands to control a device. I can write a sequence of commands to control a device. I can write a program to control two or more devices. 5F Monitoring environmental conditions and changes Pupil Self Review Statements I can explain why a line graph is better than a bar chart to show continuous change. I can attach sensors, collect data and display readings on the screen. I can talk about my line graph, and explain the changes that it shows. I can explain the advantages of using sensors to monitor changes. 6A Multimedia presentation Pupil Self Review Statements I can talk about the advantages of multimedia, and what makes good page design. I can arrange text and pictures on the screen, and add buttons to play sounds. I can link pages together. My multimedia pages present information in a clear and interesting way. 6B Spreadsheet modelling Pupil Self Review Statements I can enter formulae, change data and predict the results. I can copy formulae to create tables of results. I can set up a spreadsheet to model a mathematical investigation. 6C Control and monitoring - what happens when? Pupil Self Review Statements I can program a device to wait for something to happen. I can put a loop into my program, so that my commands are repeated for as long as I like. I can program a device so that it is controlled by a sensor. I can create and program a model with devices and sensors. 6D Using the Internet Pupil Self Review Statements I can use a site search to find information. With an adult, I can use a search engine to find information. I can select keywords to narrow down a search. I can skim-read Web pages, and compare the quality of the information. I can decide whether the information is relevant or suitable for my needs. I can present my findings for my chosen audience. NOTE: Unit 3D omitted; Kent NGfL regard this unit as optional. Outcomes depend on teacher's interpretation and approach. Unit 5C: combine with 5B |