Assessment criteria

General Knowledge
I can name the parts of the computer
I know that the three most important colours for the pictures on a computer screen are Red, Green and Blue
I know information can be sent from one computer to another by cable and by wireless.
I know that passwords are to keep information safe and that I should treat them with respect.

Using the keyboard
I look after the keyboard by making sure my hands are clean before using it
I can type the numbers from 1 to 10 using the number keypad
I can type my name and the days of the week
I can use the SHIFT key to get special characters such as % and @
I can use the delete key to correct mistakes
I can type sentences and use the Shift key to put a capital letter at the start and the full stop key to get a full stop at the end.
I can name the main keys on the keyboard
I can, with help, spell check my work and change badly spelled words for the correct word.
I can count the number of keys on the keyboard.
I can move the cursor to where I want it using the arrow keys and the mouse
I choose to sit in a good position to use the keyboard with good light

Using computer programs
I can use the mouse to choose a program
I have used three different programs to learn new things
I can describe a program that I have used and say what I did with it
I can draw shapes using a drawing program
I can fill my shapes with different colours
I can move shapes with the mouse to make up a picture
I can use “Zoom “ to make my shapes look bigger and smaller
I can copy a shape and make a pattern by copying and pasting.
I can put a few shapes into order of the number of sides
I can put different shapes into order of their size

Working with others
I can ask for help when I need it
I can help others when they need it
I am patient and wait my turn when the teacher is helping someone else
I share the computer with other people
I can work quietly and not disturb other people.
I am careful about the safety of others
I can follow instructions from a number of sources