My Levels
Last assessment level:
A
B
C
End of year target level:
End of KS target level
A
B
C
A
B
C
Test results for this topic:
1.1 What is an operating
system and what does it do:
1.2 Comparing operating
systems:
Operating Systems
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My Targets
Personal Classroom Target (highlight your choice for this unit)
Finish my work
Stop rushing my work
Help / assist / work with others
Add more detail
Produce much tidier work
Improve my internet research skills
Meet my deadlines
Try to do something myself
Choose an appropriate working partner
Talk less—Do More!
Check my spelling / grammar
Raise my grade by improving my work
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Unit Overview
This unit is designed to help you to work towards the following statements:
Hardware and processing
• Recognise and understand the function of the main internal parts of basic computer architecture.
• Understand the concepts behind the fetch–execute cycle.
• Know that there is a range of operating systems and application software for the same hardware.
Information technology
• Collect, organise and present data and information in digital content.
• Create digital content to achieve a given goal through combining software packages and internet services to
communicate with a wider audience e.g. blogging.
• Make appropriate improvements to solutions based on feedback received, and comment on the success of the
solution
Links to Computing National Curriculum Programme of Study
• Understand the hardware and software components that make up computer systems, and how they communicate
with one another and with other systems
• Undertake creative projects that involve selecting, using, and combining multiple applications, preferably across a
range of devices, to achieve challenging goals, including collecting and analysing data and meeting the needs of
known users
Targets for Operating Systems
MUST:
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I can describe what is meant by an operating system (worksheet 1.1B)
I can name a range of operating systems (Worksheet 1.1A)
I can describe examples of different operating systems
SHOULD:
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I can explain the main features of an operating system (worksheet 1.1B)
I can identify some common similarities and differences between operating
systems (1.1.2/3/4 Think IT)
I can identify positive and negative features of two or more operating systems
COULD:
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I understand the difference between proprietary and open source software
(1.1.2/3/4 Think-IT)
I am able to compare the strengths and weaknesses of different operating systems,
choosing which is most suitable for a given scenario
Skills Check:
Start Date:
Operating Systems
LEVEL 7
My current skills are: (Highlight your starting point above)
Level 6a
Level 5b
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I can describe what is
meant by an operating
system
Level 5a
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I can name a range of
operating systems
Level 6c
•
I can describe examples
of different operating
systems
Level 6b
•
I can explain the main
features of an operating
system (worksheet
1.1B)
•
•
I can identify some
common similarities
and differences
between operating
systems (1.1.2/3/4
Think IT)
I can identify positive
and negative features
of two or more
operating systems
Level 7c
•
I understand the
difference between
proprietary and open
source software
(1.1.2/3/4 Think-IT)
•
I am able to compare
the strengths and
weaknesses of different
operating systems,
choosing which is most
suitable for a given
scenario
End Date:
I have progressed to : (Highlight your finishing point below)
Level 7
Unit 1
Operating systems
Worksheet 1.1A Operating systems anagrams
Solve the anagrams below to identify the names of some well-known operating systems.
1 addroni
____________2 wowsdin____________
3 nuxil____________
4 uxin____________
5 sio____________
6 railsso
____________7 ODS____________
8 cam sox____________
Worksheet 1.1B What is an operating system? crossword
Across
4 This is the part of the operating system that
allows the user and the computer to
communicate with each other.
5 Pieces of software that allow an operating
system to communicate with peripheral
devices.
6 A series of the most widely used desktop
operating systems, made by Microsoft.
8 This open source, Unix-like operating system
was originally made by Linus Torvalds.
9 The OS handles the communication to and
from this, often using 5 Across
11 A small program that often comes with the
OS, which usually performs a task to help with
the upkeep of the system.
12 A program that converts program code to
machine code. Examples include compilers and
interpreters.
.
Down
1 This mobile OS is made by Google and its 3 Down is based on 8 Across.
2 The OS manages this, ensuring enough is allocated to each application being used.
3 This is the core part of the operating system, which manages 9 Across. It is the first part to be loaded into 2 Down.
7 The OS looks after this, protecting data. One way it does this is through usernames and passwords.
10 Making things simpler to understand or use by hiding away the complex details. An operating system does this through an API
(Application Program Interface).
Worksheet 1.1C Operating systems fact sheet
(Accompanies: 1.1.2 Think-IT, 1.1.3 Think-IT and 1.1.4 Think-IT)
Here is some information about common operating systems that you might find useful.
Android
Developer
Google
iOS
OSX
Apple
Apple
Works on
computers and
laptops?
Works on handheld and mobile
devices?
X
X
Open Source
X (Mainly)
Family
Linux
based
X
Windows
8
Microsoft
X
Windows
7
Microsoft
Debian
Collaborative:
Debian project
X
Mint
Collaborative:
Clement
Lefebvre +
X
Red Hat
X
X
X
Unix
based
Windows
Ubuntu
Canonical
X
X
X
Unix
based
Fedora
Windows
Linux
X
Linux
X
Linux
X
Linux
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Unit 1
Operating systems
Worksheet 1.2A Ranking statements about operating systems
The following statements are about operating systems. Imagine that you are describing what an operating system is to someone who
doesn’t know about computers. Rank the statements in order, by dragging them into position with the most useful statement for you to
use in your description at the top.
C. An operating system can be used on different types of
computers, such as desktops, laptops, mobile phones.
A. An operating system is a piece of software.
B. One of the jobs of an operating system is managing
the hardware in a computer.
D. An operating system allows the user to run
different software programs.
E. An operating system provides an interface that allows
the user to interact with the computer.
MY POSTER
Unit 1
Operating systems
Worksheet 1.2B Peer review
Peer review your partner’s poster, by considering how well it meets the following criteria. Circle a number in each case.
Describes different operating systems
1
2
3
4
(Needs work)
Explains what devices run the operating systems
1
2
5
(Well)
3
4
5
Explains the similarities between different operating systems
1
2
3
4
5
Explains the differences between different operating systems
1
2
3
4
5
Provides a well-justified recommendation for Gloria
1
2
4
5
Two things I really like about the poster are:
But it would be even better if:
3
Complete the online test for this topic.
Operating system
BIOS
Driver
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