Computing (A Level)
Caroline Chisholm School
Course summary
Unit 1 Computing Principles This unit will cover the characteristics of contemporary systems architecture. • Characteristics of contemporary processors • Software and software development • Programming • Exchanging data • Data types, structures and algorithms • Legal and ethical issues Unit 2 Algorithms. Programming and Problem Solving This unit covers the principles of computational thinking: • Problem solving and programming • Algorithms • This paper contains a scenario-based section with several questions exploring a single theme • Thinking ahead • Thinking procedurally • Thinking logically • Thinking concurrently • Problem solving and programming • Programming techniques • Computational methods Unit 3 Programming Project: You will design, develop and evaluate a project. The project must be a coded solution using one from the following preferred languages. Python (with a suitable graphical interface), C family of languages (for example C# C+ etc.), Java, Visual Basic, PHP or Delphi.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
Computer Science | Grade 6 in Computer Science (if taken) | — |
Mathematics | Grade 5 in Mathematics | — |
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language (if taken) | — |
English Literature Alternative route | Grade 5 in English Literature (if taken) | — |
Mathematics Alternative route | Grade 5 in Mathematics | — |
Mathematics | Grade 4 in Mathematics (if taken) | — |
English Language | Grade 4 in English Language (if taken) | — |
Mathematics Alternative route | Grade 4 in Mathematics (if taken) | — |
English Literature Alternative route | Grade 4 in English Literature (if taken) | — |
Mathematics Alternative route | Grade 4 in Mathematics (if taken) | — |
English - Literature Alternative route | Grade 4 in English - Literature (if taken) | — |
Mathematics Alternative route | Grade 4 in Mathematics (if taken) | — |
English - First Language Alternative route | Grade 4 in English - First Language | — |
As published by the school
GCSE English Minimum of grade 5 in one English subject and 4 in the other GCSE Maths Minimum of grade 5. GCSE Computing Minimum of grade 6 Students who have not studied Computer Science previously will need to complete a pre-course assessment booklet prior to commencing the course.
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Assessment
Unit 1 Computing Principles - Exam lasts 2 hr 30 minutes and has a maximum of 140 marks Unit 2 Algorithms - Programming and Problem Solving - Exam 2 hr 30 minutes and has a maximum of 140 marks Unit 3 Programming Project - You will design, develop and evaluate a project and has a maximum of 70 marks.
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