Unit 1 - Binary Data Representation | ||
Subunit 1 - Binary Numbers | ||
| Binary Numbers | Binary number / Base 2 / Bit / Nibble / Byte / Binary addition / Binary subtraction / Binary conversion / Binary coded decimal / Floating-point binary number / Encoding / | |
Subunit 2 - Text representation | ||
| ASCII & Unicode | ASCII / Unicode / Character encoding / Code point / Character set / ASCII table / UTF-8 / UTF-16 / Binary representation / Bit / | |
Subunit 3 - Image Representation in Binary | ||
| Black & White Bitmaps | Black and White Images / Pixel / Binary Image / Monochrome / Contrast / Sharpness / Bitmap / Resolution / Bit Depth / File Format / | |
| Grayscale Images | Grayscale image / Intensity / Monochrome / Luminosity / Histogram / Thresholding / Grayscale / Pixel / Bit Depth / Contrast / | |
| Colour Images | RGB color model / hex code / color depth / additive color mixing / hex color code / Bit Depth / Pixel / 8-bit / 16-bit / 24-bit / | |
Subunit 4 - Sound Representation in Binary | ||
| Sound Representation | Sound Representation / Audio Signal / Amplitude / Frequency / Waveform / Sampling Rate / Bit Depth / Digital Audio / Analog-to-Digital Conversion / Condenser microphone / Dynamic microphone / Frequency response / Phantom power / Diaphragm / | |
Subunit 5 - Data Compression | ||
| Data Compression | Image Compression / Lossy Compression / Lossless Compression / JPEG / GIF / PNG / Bitrate / Entropy Coding / Compression / Data / Image compression artifacts / Blockiness / Color bleeding / Noise / Ring artifacts / Posterization / Aliasing / | |
Subunit 6 - Data Encryption | ||
| Pigpen Cypher | Pigpen Cypher / Cipher / Symbol / Substitution Cipher / Cryptography / Encryption / Decryption / Algorithm / Plaintext / Ciphertext / Key / Symbol Set / Repetition / Monoalphabetic Cipher / Polyalphabetic Cipher / Key Length / Cryptanalysis / | |
| Caesar Cipher | Caesar Cipher / Encryption / Decryption / Shift value / Alphabet / Substitution Cipher / Cipher / Plaintext / Ciphertext / Modulus operator / Brute-force attack / Key / Frequency analysis / Polyalphabetic cipher / Vigenere cipher / Cryptanalysis / Monoalphabetic cipher / Transposition cipher / Rail fence cipher / | |
Unit 3 - Python Programming (Theory) | ||
Subunit - Data Types | ||
| Integer | Integer / Positive Integer / Negative Integer / Zero / Prime Integer / Integer Division / Integer Overflow / | |
Subunit - Programming Fundamentals & Constructs | ||
| Variables & Constants | Variable / constant / data type / declaration / assignment / scope / global variable / local variable / type inference / | |
| Sequencing & Selection (If & switch statements) | Sequencing / Selection / If statement / Switch statement / Condition / Boolean / Execution path / Nested if statement / Default case / | |
| Definite Iteration | Nested Loop / Definite Iteration / For loop / While loop / Iteration / Loop / Counter / Increment / Decrement / Control flow / | |
| Indefinite Iteration | Indefinite Iteration / Loop / While loop / Do-while loop / For loop / Break statement / Continue statement / Infinite loop / Conditional loop / Control flow / | |
| Arithmetic Operators in Python | Arithmetic Operators / Addition Operator / Subtraction Operator / Multiplication Operator / | |
| Logical Operators in Python | Logical Operators / AND / OR / NOT / XOR / | |
| Comparison Operators in Python | Comparison Operators / == / != / > / < / >= / <= / in / not in / is / | |
Subunit - Data Types | ||
| Strings | String / Concatenation / Index / Substring / Length / Escape Sequence / Immutable / Comparing / String Methods / Case Sensitivity / | |
| Float data type | Float data type / Floating-point precision / Floating-point number / Decimal numbers / Floating-point arithmetic / Floating-point exception / Floating-point constant / Overflow / Underflow / Double-precision floating-point / | |
| Boolean | Boolean / True / False / Logic / Boolean Operator / AND Operator / OR Operator / NOT Operator / Truth Table / Boolean Algebra / | |
Unit 3 - Scratch Programming | ||
Subunit 1 - Scratch Programming Basics | ||
| Introduction to Scratch | Scratch / Blocks / Stage / Sprite / Script / Costumes / Backdrops / Sound / Variables / Pen / Costume Editor / Scratch Extension / Extensions Library / | |
| Sprites, Backgrounds & The Stage | Bitmap Sprite / Vector Sprite / Animated Sprite / Static Sprite / Background Sprite / Character Sprite / UI Sprite / Text Sprite / Tile Sprite / Player Sprite / HUD Sprite / Overlay / | |
| Selection (if, elif, else) | ||
| Iteration (repeat, forever loops) | ||
Unit 3 - Python Programming (Theory) | ||
Subunit 3 - Advanced Topics | ||
| Dictionaries | Dictionary / Key / Value / Mutable / Immutable / Length / Update / Keys / Values / Clear / Pop / Nested Dictionary / Hash Table / Dictionary Methods / Items / Get / In / Copy / Dictionary Comprehension / | |
| 2 Dimensional Arrays | 2D Array / Rows / Columns / Elements / Index / Initialization / Access / Traversal / Array Length / Nested Arrays / Element / Row / Column / Array Size / Modification / | |
| 1 Dimensional Arrays | Array / Elements / Index / Array Size / Initialization / Access / Traversal / Search / Insertion / Deletion / Element / Traverse / Update / Sort / | |
| Error Types | Syntax Error / Runtime Error / Logic Error / Type Error / Null Pointer Exception / Arithmetic Error / Index Out of Bounds / File Not Found / Overflow Error / Underflow Error / IndentationError / NameError / TypeError / ValueError / IndexError / KeyError / FileNotFoundError / ZeroDivisionError / | |
Unit 4 - Python Programming Challenges | ||
Subunit - Beginner's Python Challenges | ||
| Challenges 21 to 24 - 1 Dimensional Lists | ||
| Challenges 1 to 4 - Input & Output | ||
| Challenges 5 to 8 - If Statements | ||
| Challenges 9 to 12 - Simple Data Types | ||
| Challenges 13 - 16 While Loops | ||
| Challenges 25 to 28 - 2 Dimensional Lists | ||
| Challenges 17 - 20 For Loops | ||
Subunit 2 - Unit Review | ||
| Unit Review Questions | ||
Unit 9 - STEM Robotics | ||
Subunit 1 - Microbit | ||
| Microbit Basics | Microbit / Microcontroller / Blockly / LED / Sensor / Bluetooth / Buttons / Compass / Accelerometer / Breakout board / Headers / | |
Subunit 2 - Motors & Servos | ||
| Rotational (Continous) Servos | Continuous Servo / Microbit / PWM Signal / Input Pins / Output Pins / Programming Environment / Voltage Supply / Speed Control / Direction Control / | |
| Directional Servos | Directional Servo / Control / Microcontroller / MakeCode / Input / Output / Direction / PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) / Feedback / | |
| DC Motors | DC hobby motors / Voltage / Current / Torque / Brushed motor / PWM / Motor shield / Motor drivers / Overcurrent protection / Stepper motors / | |
Subunit 3 - Physics | ||
| Gear Ratios | Gears / Gear Ratio / Spur Gear / Helical Gear / Gear Train / Worm Gear / | |
| Pulleys | Pulley / Tackle / Load / Fixed pulley / Movable pulley / Block and tackle / Mechanical advantage / Compound pulley / Pulley system / | |
| Moment of a force | Moment of a Force / Torque / Lever Arm / Couple / Moment Arm / Equilibrium / Moment Center / | |
Subunit 4 - Input Devices | ||
| XY Joysticks | analogue input / digital push button / GND / +5V / VRX / VRY / SW / Map Block / | |
| Analogue Sensors | Analogue sensors / Microbit / Sensor compatibility / Sensor / Input / Output / | |
| Buttons & Switches | Push Button / Tactile Feedback / Momentary Contact / Latching Switch / NO Push Button / NC Push Button / Momentary Switch / Circuit / Current / Voltage / Mechanical Action / | |
Subunit 5 - Robot Mechanisms | ||
| Grabbers | Robot grabbers / Manipulation tasks / Industrial applications / Parallel Grabber / Double Arm Grabber / Suction Cup / Negative Pressure / Electromagnet / Magnetic grabber / Scooping Grabber / Multi-fingered grabber / | |