The OCR A Level Computer Science qualification splits learning into three sections: Computer Fundamentals, Programming Techniques and Logical Methods, and a Programming Project. As natural progression from GCSE (9–1) Computer Science it provides the perfect springboard for students looking at specialising in a computing-based career. Within the course, students study a range of theory topics. These include the principles and understanding linked to programming, hardware and software, networks, systems development life cycles and implications of computer use.
6 x GCSE grade 9-4 (inc. Eng Lang. grade 4) 7 in Maths, 66 Combined Science or 6 in any science
Computer systems (01) - 2 hours and 30 minutes written paper worth 40% of the final grade. The internal workings of the (CPU), data exchange, software development, data types and legal and ethical issues. Algorithms and programming (02) - 2 hours and 30 minutes written paper worth 40% of the final grade. Using computational thinking to solve problems. Programming project (03) - Non-exam assessment (20%) Students will be expected to analyse a problem (10 marks), and design (15 marks), develop and test (25 marks), and evaluate and document (20 marks) a program. The program must be to solve it written in a suitable programming language. Students must take all three components to be awarded the OCR A Level in Computer Science.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Ealing |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Greenford Road, Greenford, UB6 9AW |
The OCR A Level Computer Science qualification splits learning into three sections: Computer Fundamentals, Programming Techniques and Logical Methods, and a Programming Project. As natural progression from GCSE (9–1) Computer Science it provides the perfect springboard for students looking at specialising in a computing-based career. Within the course, students study a range of theory topics. These include the principles and understanding linked to programming, hardware and software, networks, systems development life cycles and implications of computer use.
6 x GCSE grade 9-4 (inc. Eng Lang. grade 4) 7 in Maths, 66 Combined Science or 6 in any science
Computer systems (01) - 2 hours and 30 minutes written paper worth 40% of the final grade. The internal workings of the (CPU), data exchange, software development, data types and legal and ethical issues. Algorithms and programming (02) - 2 hours and 30 minutes written paper worth 40% of the final grade. Using computational thinking to solve problems. Programming project (03) - Non-exam assessment (20%) Students will be expected to analyse a problem (10 marks), and design (15 marks), develop and test (25 marks), and evaluate and document (20 marks) a program. The program must be to solve it written in a suitable programming language. Students must take all three components to be awarded the OCR A Level in Computer Science.
