This course, with its emphasis on abstract thinking; general problem solving; algorithmic and mathematical reasoning; and engineering based thinking, is a good foundation for understanding future challenges in this fast moving technological world. Computing is an exciting course that gives you a strong understanding of how computers work and how to write your own programs. There is a clear distinction between ICT and Computing. The two courses have been written to avoid any overlap of content. Computing is about designing new algorithms to solve new problems. Computer Science is no more about computers than astronomy is about telescopes. Many great challenges lie in the future for computer scientists to solve. This course covers the technical side of Computing including ‘Programming' and ‘Computer Architecture'. Full A-level Course contents: Fundamentals of programming Fundamentals of data structures Fundamentals of algorithms Theory of computation 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 Systematic approach to problem solving Non-exam assessment - the computing practical project Two years to gain the full A-level.
No prior knowledge of Computing or ICT is required G Score: 36 GCSE English: 4 GCSE Maths: 6
You will be assessed by a combination of formal exam and coursework. Computer Science also streamlined their assessment by allowing you to sit on-screen exams, one at the end of each year that focus on programming skills. A-level Computer Science Assessments Paper 1 – On-screen exam (2 hours 30 minutes) 40% (This paper tests your ability to program, as well as their theoretical knowledge of Computer Science from subject content 1-4 above and the skills required from section 13 above). Paper 2 – Written exam (2 hours 30 minutes) 40% (This paper tests your ability to answer questions from subject content 5-12 above). Non-exam assessment 20% (The non-exam assessment assesses your ability to use the knowledge and skills gained through the course to solve or investigate a practical problem. You will be expected to follow a systematic approach to problem solving, as shown in section 13 above).
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Waltham Forest |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Essex Road, Leyton, London, E10 6EQ |
This course, with its emphasis on abstract thinking; general problem solving; algorithmic and mathematical reasoning; and engineering based thinking, is a good foundation for understanding future challenges in this fast moving technological world. Computing is an exciting course that gives you a strong understanding of how computers work and how to write your own programs. There is a clear distinction between ICT and Computing. The two courses have been written to avoid any overlap of content. Computing is about designing new algorithms to solve new problems. Computer Science is no more about computers than astronomy is about telescopes. Many great challenges lie in the future for computer scientists to solve. This course covers the technical side of Computing including ‘Programming' and ‘Computer Architecture'. Full A-level Course contents: Fundamentals of programming Fundamentals of data structures Fundamentals of algorithms Theory of computation 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 Systematic approach to problem solving Non-exam assessment - the computing practical project Two years to gain the full A-level.
No prior knowledge of Computing or ICT is required G Score: 36 GCSE English: 4 GCSE Maths: 6
You will be assessed by a combination of formal exam and coursework. Computer Science also streamlined their assessment by allowing you to sit on-screen exams, one at the end of each year that focus on programming skills. A-level Computer Science Assessments Paper 1 – On-screen exam (2 hours 30 minutes) 40% (This paper tests your ability to program, as well as their theoretical knowledge of Computer Science from subject content 1-4 above and the skills required from section 13 above). Paper 2 – Written exam (2 hours 30 minutes) 40% (This paper tests your ability to answer questions from subject content 5-12 above). Non-exam assessment 20% (The non-exam assessment assesses your ability to use the knowledge and skills gained through the course to solve or investigate a practical problem. You will be expected to follow a systematic approach to problem solving, as shown in section 13 above).
