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RAINHILL HIGH SCHOOL
MEDIA ARTS COLLEGE
YEAR 9
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
HALF-TERM 3
This half term I will learn:
The basic theory, creation and use of a single-table database and a
simple relational database involving two tables in a one-to-many
relationship. You will focus on understanding:
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Pupils will start by looking at an existing single-table database,
learning how to add records and make queries.
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a flat-file or two-table relational database of their own, using
suitable field types and adding in appropriate validations
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an input form with help text, combo boxes and list boxes
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queries and a report using data from one or both tables
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a front end menu for their application linking to the database input
form and report
Key Terms I will learn
this half term are:
Flat-file database,
relational database,
table, column, record,
field, query, parameter,
criterion, criteria,
primary key, linked
tables
Half-termly assessments will be:
Pupils will create a Database Assessment Portfolio.
Learning Outcomes
Week 1 & 2 – I will be able to:
Introduction to databases
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Understand what a database is and why it is useful in many
different applications
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Learn what is meant by a flat file database, record, field
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Enter data into a database in datasheet view
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Create queries using multiple criteria to answer questions relating
to a given flat file database
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Use different operators such as >=, BETWEEN, AND, OR, NOT and
the wildcard * in queries
Homework
Week 3 & 4 – I will be able to:
Creating a database table
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Design a database with one or two tables
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Create the database structure
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Use suitable field types including numbers and text
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Add validations and validation text to at least one field
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Add records to the table and test the validations
Week 5 & 6 – I will be able to:
Queries
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Note examples of queries on websites
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Use complex criteria to select records
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Create a parameterised query
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Sort the data on one or more fields
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Choose which fields to display in the Results table
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Add a calculated field
Introduction to database half unit assessment
Development of a learning portfolio with evidence of creating a
database with use of appropriate data types and use of basic and
complex queries.