GCE A Level Computer Science
The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Course summary
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.
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 6 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
Mathematics | Grade 7 in Mathematics | — |
Computer Science Alternative route | Grade 6 in Computer Science | — |
Combined Science Alternative route | Grade 6-6 in Combined Science | — |
Chemistry | Grade 6 in Chemistry | — |
Mathematics | Grade 6 in Mathematics | — |
Combined Science Alternative route | Grade 6 in Combined Science | — |
Mathematics Alternative route | Grade 6 in Mathematics | — |
Combined Science | Grade 6-6 in Combined Science | — |
Physics Alternative route | Grade 6 in Physics | — |
Mathematics Alternative route | Grade 6 in Mathematics | — |
Combined Science | Grade 6-6 in Combined Science | — |
Biology Alternative route | Grade 6 in Biology | — |
Chemistry Alternative route | Grade 6 in Chemistry | — |
Physics Alternative route | Grade 6 in Physics | — |
Biology | Grade 6 in Biology | — |
Mathematics | Grade 6 in Mathematics | — |
Combined Science Alternative route | Grade 6-6 in Combined Science | — |
Mathematics Alternative route | Grade 6 in Mathematics | — |
Mathematics | Grade 7 in Mathematics | — |
As published by the school
6 x GCSE grade 9-4 (inc. Eng Lang. grade 4) 7 in Maths, 66 Combined Science or 6 in any science
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Assessment
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.
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