Aims: The aims of this qualification are to enable learners to develop: • An understanding and ability to apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including: abstraction, decomposition, logic, algorithms and data representation • The ability to analyse problems in computational terms through practical experience of solving such problems, including writing programs to do so • The capacity to think creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and critically • The capacity to see relationships between different aspects of computer science • Improve Mathematical skills. • the ability to articulate the individual (moral), social (ethical), legal and cultural opportunities and risks of digital technology
Five GCSE grades 9-6 with grade 5 in English Language and mathematics English Language 6 Mathematics 6 Five GCSE grades 9-6 with grade 5 in English language and mathematics. It is possible to study economics, history, geography, psychology or sociology in Year 12 if the subject was not studied at GCSE. Enrolment on these courses will be at the discretion of the Academy. All students are enrolled at the discretion of the leadership team and individual results will be discussed as part of the enrolment process on GCSE results day.
Computer systems(01) 140 marks 2 hrs and 30 mins. written paper (no calculator allowed) 40% of total A level Algorithms and programming(02) 140 marks 2 hrs. and 30 mins. written paper (no calculator allowed) 40% of total A level Programming project 03 - Repository or 04 - Postal or 80 - Carry forward(2018 onwards) 70 marks Non-exam assessment 20% if total A level
About Education Provider
Region | London |
Local Authority | Newham |
Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
Gender Type | Mixed |
Address | 40 Cheering Lane, London, E20 1BD |
Aims: The aims of this qualification are to enable learners to develop: • An understanding and ability to apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including: abstraction, decomposition, logic, algorithms and data representation • The ability to analyse problems in computational terms through practical experience of solving such problems, including writing programs to do so • The capacity to think creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and critically • The capacity to see relationships between different aspects of computer science • Improve Mathematical skills. • the ability to articulate the individual (moral), social (ethical), legal and cultural opportunities and risks of digital technology
Five GCSE grades 9-6 with grade 5 in English Language and mathematics English Language 6 Mathematics 6 Five GCSE grades 9-6 with grade 5 in English language and mathematics. It is possible to study economics, history, geography, psychology or sociology in Year 12 if the subject was not studied at GCSE. Enrolment on these courses will be at the discretion of the Academy. All students are enrolled at the discretion of the leadership team and individual results will be discussed as part of the enrolment process on GCSE results day.
Computer systems(01) 140 marks 2 hrs and 30 mins. written paper (no calculator allowed) 40% of total A level Algorithms and programming(02) 140 marks 2 hrs. and 30 mins. written paper (no calculator allowed) 40% of total A level Programming project 03 - Repository or 04 - Postal or 80 - Carry forward(2018 onwards) 70 marks Non-exam assessment 20% if total A level