Year 8 · Computing · beta

Computer systems and data science

In this unit pupils will explore the layers of computer systems from programs to the physical components that store and execute these programs. They will discover the fundamental binary building blocks that make up computer systems and how systems are evolving for developments such as AI.

This is an attributed Oak National Academy lesson sequence, not a completed or academically approved DASKEREL course. Supporting transcripts may depend on video, images, practical equipment or teacher explanation. Follow each lesson’s supervision guidance. For religious education and RSHE, follow the school’s syllabus, policy and safeguarding procedures.

This Oak index uses an earlier export and lists 5 source lessons. DASKEREL has 6 original lessons for this unit, including 1 linked to source lessons absent from that export. Read the full DASKEREL unit.

Prior knowledge

  • Pupils recognise that computer systems are formed from combinations of hardware components and software.
  • Pupils can identify common input and output devices used as part of computer systems.
  • Pupils understand that computers can be networked together to share resources.
  • Pupils understand that computer systems capture data and process it into useful output.

Source curriculum references

  • Understand how hardware and software components communicate with one another and with other systems.
  • Understand simple Boolean logic and some of its uses in circuits and programming.
  • Understand the hardware and software components that make up computer systems.

Oak source metadata. DASKEREL has not independently verified school-level coverage.

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