Applied Computing
St Edmund's Catholic Academy
Course summary
The syllabus will be delivered using a variety of teaching and learning methods, such as formal lectures, flipped learning, examination question practice, on-line learning sources, mini research projects and collaborative learning. Homework will be set on a regular basis. Advances in computing are transforming the way we work and this course allows a flexible, accessible and rigorous qualification to be delivered. This exciting new specification brings the study of Computer Science up to date for the 21st century. It has the backing of a range of industries, higher education and the National Computing Centre. The key points of this specification are that: • It allows great opportunities for practical work • Practical work can be carried out using a wide range of software and hardware • It allows for greater flexibility in modes of delivery • Students can be truly engaged in their studies by becoming active investigators rather than passive learners • There are greater opportunities for effective personalised learning, target setting and for differentiated outcomes • It builds on, rather than replicates, students’ computer science knowledge
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
Average point score | Minimum average point score of 4 | — |
Total point score | Minimum total point score of 4 | — |
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Assessment
Within the course you will study 4 units over the duration of 2 years. Unit 1 Principles of Computer Science and Unit Fundamentals of Computer Science are units that are assessed externally via an exam. These are exams are sat in January of Year 12 and 13 respectively. Unit 7 IT Systems and Encryption and Unit 15 Website Development are units that are internally assessed via a Pearson set assignment. Students will be complete one internally assessed unit each year.
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