Computer Studies / Computing
Course summary
Computer systems This component will cover the following: · The characteristics of contemporary processors, input, output and storage devices · Software and software development · Data types, structures and algorithms · Exchanging data · Legal, moral, cultural and ethical issues. Algorithms and programming This component will include the following: · Elements of computational thinking · Problem solving and programming · Software development methodologies · Algorithms to solve problems and standard algorithms. Programming project Students and/or centres choose a computing problem to work through. This will enable students to demonstrate the skills and knowledge necessary to meet the assessment objectives. Students will need to analyse the problem, design a solution, implement and test the solution and give a thorough evaluation.
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 6 gcse qualifications at grade 5.0 or above | — |
As published by the school
6 grade 5-9 passes including 5 or higher English Lang AND Math Grade 5 or above in GCSE Comp Sci or 6 or higher in Maths
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Assessment
AS: 100% exams. Two 75 minute exams A2: 80% exams: Two exams each 2 hours 30 minutes plus 20%programming project internally assessed. Dates of assessments: May/June
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