Course information
Computer Studies / Computing
The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre - Kingston upon Thames
02083394500
Surbiton Hill Road, Surbiton, KT6 4TU
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

Grade 6 in GCSE Computer Science or Maths Hollyfield Sixth Form entry requirements minimum of five good passes at grades 4-9 at GCSE.

How you'll be assessed

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%)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityKingston upon Thames
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressSurbiton Hill Road, Surbiton, KT6 4TU