Foundation Level A

Identifying and using different techniques to carry out an instruction, for example a control key or mouse to close a file, or a mouse or hand movement to resize an image, or a stylus or selecting an existing object to create a shape
Using some features of a computer to carry out a number of functions, for example saving work, moving the cursor and scrolling within a file
Using icons to operate familiar software such as Save, Favorites, Home

Code: VCDTDS010

Data and Information

Collecting, sorting and displaying data in a personally meaningful way, for example collecting leaves, sorting them into groups based on size, shape or colour and using a drawing program to represent the findings
Sorting like objects based on a given classification, for example group shoes based on colour or size and presenting the findings
Examining and continuing a simple repeated pattern with given objects, movement or sounds
Using common software to present ideas creatively, for example creating a slideshow, poster, drawing or image about a wishful holiday destination

Code: VCDTDI011

Creating digital solutions

Taking and using photos to represent the sequence of events, for example placing in order photos of buildings/rooms that need to be passed when getting from the classroom to the front school gate
Viewing a game and listing the number of levels within it
Writing a simple set of instructions to sequence events, for example the processes involved in making toast with jam
Recognising sequences of instructions or events that are commonly experienced such as crossing a road that has traffic lights

Code: VCDTCD012