What software applications are covered in the curriculum?
The curriculum incorporates a variety of digital tools tailored for Grades R through 7, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Paint 3D, Scratch, mBlock, and Inkscape.
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It works, so why change?
Technology and educational requirements change constantly. The CS4A team continuously updates the curriculum to ensure it remains current.
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In Grade 1, some activities use uppercase, some lowercase, and some are there twice. Why?
The teacher can choose to do either one, or both activities.
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A lot of the grades are assessed for the same things (e.g., opening Word). Why?
We repeat these assessments to accommodate new learners. It does not disadvantage those who have already mastered the skill; on the contrary, it serves as good reinforcement.
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There is not enough repetition in a unit.
If we repeat skills too many times, we may not get to all the 650 skills that we are aiming to cover.
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Why does the curriculum jump between different applications instead of focusing on one at a time?
The rationale behind this mix is that learners get used to all the applications concurrently, adapt to new environments easily, and avoid monotony. However, you are welcome to change the order in which you teach the activities.