Computer Studies / Computing
Course summary
Year 12 Computer Principles Paper 1: this paper tests a student’s ability to program, as well as their theoretical knowledge of computer science: > Fundamentals of programming > Fundamentals of data structures > Systematic approach to problem solving > Theory of computation Paper 2: this paper tests ability to answer questions from subject content: > Fundamentals of data representation > Fundamentals of computer systems > Fundamentals of computer organisation and architecture > Consequences of uses of computing > Fundamentals of communication and networking Year 13 Paper 1: this paper tests a student’s ability to program, as well as their theoretical knowledge of Computer Science from the following subject content as well as all the AS content: > Fundamentals of programming > Fundamentals of data structures > Fundamentals of algorithms > Theory of computation Paper 2: this paper tests a student’s ability to answer questions from the following subject content as well as all the AS content: > Fundamentals of data representation > Fundamentals of computer systems > Fundamentals of computer organisation and architecture > Consequences of uses of computing > Fundamentals of communication and networking > Fundamentals of databases > Big Data > Fundamentals of functional programming
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 5 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
Computer Science | Grade 6 in Computer Science | — |
Mathematics Alternative route | Grade 6 in Mathematics | — |
Computer Science Alternative route | Grade 6 in Computer Science (if taken) | — |
As published by the school
Grade 6 in GCSE Computer Science or Maths Hollyfield Sixth Form entry requirements minimum of five good passes at grades 4-9 at GCSE.
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Assessment
This is a linear course so all assessments will take place at the end of A2 as follows: Paper 2: Written exam: 2 hour 30 minutes, (40%) Compulsory short-answer and extended-answer questions Paper 1: On-screen exam: 2 hour 45 minutes, (40%) We will issue preliminary material, skeleton programmes and, where appropriate, test data, for use in the exam. Paper 2: Assessed On-screen exam: 2 hour 30 minutes, (40%) Compulsory short-answer and extended-answer questions NEA: The non-exam assessment assesses student’s ability to use the knowledge and skills gained through the course to solve or investigate a practical problem. Internally Assessed: 75 marks, (20%)
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