20142015

Mr. Ebrahim Rawat

Head of Computer Science
e.rawat_wis@gemsedu.com
Ms. Kimberley Duff
Lead Teacher: Computer Science
K.duff_wis@gemsedu.com
Welcome to the Computing department of Wellington International School Dubai. Our mis-
sion is to give students exposure to the latest industry standard hardware and software and
equip them with the skills and confidence to contribute to the digital and media rich world
they reside in. This is achieved through our innovative choice of curricula and projects
which are based upon the UK national curriculum and then enhanced to meet the interna-
tional nature of our cohort.
Staffing
Computer Science Teachers
Mr J. Rostron - j.rostron_wis@gemsedu.com
Mr R. Bishop - r.bishop_wis@gemsedu.com
Mr E.Miller - e.miller_wis@gemsedu.com
Mrs N.Victoriya - n.Victoriya_wis@gemsedu.com

Structure of Computer Studies Curriculum:
Connecting your own device to the school - BYOD
Definition of Technology
For purposes of BYOT, Technology means a privately owned wireless and/or portable electronic hand held
equipment that includes, but is not limited to, existing and emerging mobile communication systems and
smart technologies, portable internet devices, Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), hand held entertainment
systems or portable information technology systems that can be used for word processing, wireless Internet
access, image capture/recording, sound recording and information transmitting/receiving/storing, etc.

Internet
Only the filtered internet gateway provided by the school may be accessed while on site Personal internet
connective devices such as but not limited to cell phones / cell network adapters should not be used.

Security and Damages
Responsibility to keep the device secure rests with the individual owner. WIS is not liable for any device stolen
or damages on site. If a device is stolen or damaged, it will be handled through the administrative office simi-
lar to other personal artifacts that are impacted in similar situations.

B.Y.O.D. Student Agreement
The use of technology to provide educational material is not a necessity but a privilege. A student does not
have the right to use his or her laptop, cell phone or other electronic device while at school. When abused,
privileges will be taken away. When respected, they will benefit the learning environment as a whole.

Cybersafety and Cyberbullying
Every User must take responsibility for his or her use of the network and make every effort to avoid those
types of content. Every User must report security or network problems to a teacher, or administrator.

Year 7: 1 X 55 minute per week of Computer Studies

Year 8: 1 X 55 minute per week of Computer Studies

Year 9: 1 X 55 minute per week of Computer Studies

Year 10: Optional: 3 x 55 minute sessions CIE-Cambridge IGCSE-Computer Science

Year 11: Optional: 3 x 55 minute sessions CIE-Cambridge IGCSE-Computer Science

Year 12: Optional: 4 x 55 minute sessions IB Diploma ( ITGS or Computer Science)

Year 13: Optional: 4 x 55 minute sessions IB Diploma (ITGS or Computer Science)
Support sessions for computer science run every lunchtime and selected days
after school - Please check enrichment calendar for further details
Generic Information related to both years of the IBDP Computer Science Course
Mark Boundaries
Computer Science HL
Level Min Max
1 0 10
2 11 20
3 21 31
4 32 43
5 44 56
6 57 68
7 69 100
Computer Science is seen as an experimental science within the IB DP programme. The course plac-
es a huge amount of emphasis on developing computational thinking. This problem solving methodol-
ogy is applicable across a range of subject disciplines and underpins all aspects of the course.

The six principles of computational thinking are:

Thinking procedurally
Thinking logically
Thinking ahead
Thinking concurrently
Thinking abstractly
Thinking recursively
Assessment (Higher Level):
Paper % Weight Details
Exam 1 40% Covers all Computer Science theory
Exam 2 20% Linked to option studied
Exam 3 20% Based on a pre-released case study
Internal Assessment 20% Creation of a product with documentation

Syllabus Outline
System Fundamentals
Computer Organisation
Networks
Computational Thinking
Programming
Abstract Data Structures
Resource Management
Control
Databases
Pre-Tasks: Computer Science

Firstly download and install the latest Java Development Kit from the Oracle website
along with Netbeans Integrated Development Environment.

Ensure that you are confident in:
Able to input and output on the screen
Working with basic arithmetic operators in Java
Working with Relational operators in Java
Working with Boolean operators in Java
Declaring and initialising Variables and Constants
Know the difference between a String, Char, Integer, Double, and Boolean
Use a While, For and repeat Loop
Use the If then else and switch conditional statements
Declare and store data into an array

The Learner Profile is Embedded into all of our projects in Computer Science
"If at first you don't succeed;
call it version 1.0"
"Those who can't write pro-
grams, write help files."