Year 10
Curriculum Map
This curriculum map provides an overview of the Digital Information Technology journey students will experience throughout Key Stage 4. It outlines the sequence of units across the course and highlights key assessment points designed to monitor and support student progress. The curriculum is carefully structured to build knowledge and practical skills progressively, with each component laying the groundwork for future learning. This ensures all students develop technical proficiency, digital problem-solving abilities, and an understanding of how IT is applied in real-world contexts.
Half Term | Unit(s) of Work | Key Assessments |
Autumn 1 | Component 1 Exploring User Interface Design Principles and Project Planning Techniques | |
Autumn 2 | Component 1 Exploring User Interface Design Principles and Project Planning Techniques | Task 1a Project proposal (12 marks) Task 1b Planning timescales (12 marks) Task 2 Interface designs (12 marks) Task 3 User interface prototype (12 marks) Task 4 User interface review (12 marks) Component 1 PSA |
Spring 1 | Component 2: Collecting, Presenting and Interpreting Data | |
Spring 2 | Component 2: Collecting, Presenting and Interpreting Data | |
Summer 1 | Component 2: Collecting, Presenting and Interpreting Data | Task 1 Data collection methods (12 marks) Task 2 a, b &c Use of data manipulation methods (24 marks) Task 3a Effectiveness of the dashboard (12 marks) Task 3b How information affects understanding (12 marks) Component 2 PSA |
Summer 2 | Component 3: Effective Digital Working Practices |