Course Aims All specifications in computer science must build on the knowledge; understanding and skills established at key stage 4 and encourage students to develop a broad range of the knowledge, understanding and skills of computing, as a basis for progression into further learning and/or employment. AS and A-level specifications in computer science must encourage students to develop: • an understanding of, and the 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 for thinking creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and critically • the capacity to see relationships between different aspects of computer science • mathematical skills related to: • Boolean algebra • comparison and complexity of algorithms (A-level only) • number representations and bases • The ability to articulate the individual (moral), social (ethical), legal and cultural opportunities and risks of digital technology.
-We strongly recommend that students should have the skills and knowledge associated with a GCSE Computer Science course or equivalent. -You will need to have a grade 7 and above in Mathematics GCSE, interest in theory and practical work and preparedness to practise for regular tests.
Paper 1 What’s assessed? This paper tests a student’s ability to program, as well as their theoretical knowledge of computer science from subject content 10 – 13 above and the skills required from section 22 above. Assessed: • On-screen exam: 2 hours 30 minutes • 40% of A Level Questions: Students answer a series of short questions and write / adapt / extend programs in an electrinic answer document provided by us. We will issue preliminary material, a skeleton program (available in each of the programming languages) and, where appropriate, test data, for use in the exam. Paper 2 What’s assessed? This paper tests a student’s ability to answer questions from subject content14 – 21 above. Assessed: • On-screen exam: 2 hours 30 minutes • 40% of A Level Questions Compulsary short-answer and extended-answer questions Non - exam assessment What’s assessed The non-exam assessment assesses the student’s ability to use the knowledge and skills gained through the course to solve or investigate a practical problem. Students will be expected to follow a systematic approach to problem solving, as shown in section 22 above.. Assessed: • 75 marks • 20% of A Level For more information please visit the AQA website: https://www.aqa.org.uk/
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Brent |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Donnington Road, Kenton, Harrow, HA3 0NB |
Course Aims All specifications in computer science must build on the knowledge; understanding and skills established at key stage 4 and encourage students to develop a broad range of the knowledge, understanding and skills of computing, as a basis for progression into further learning and/or employment. AS and A-level specifications in computer science must encourage students to develop: • an understanding of, and the 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 for thinking creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and critically • the capacity to see relationships between different aspects of computer science • mathematical skills related to: • Boolean algebra • comparison and complexity of algorithms (A-level only) • number representations and bases • The ability to articulate the individual (moral), social (ethical), legal and cultural opportunities and risks of digital technology.
-We strongly recommend that students should have the skills and knowledge associated with a GCSE Computer Science course or equivalent. -You will need to have a grade 7 and above in Mathematics GCSE, interest in theory and practical work and preparedness to practise for regular tests.
Paper 1 What’s assessed? This paper tests a student’s ability to program, as well as their theoretical knowledge of computer science from subject content 10 – 13 above and the skills required from section 22 above. Assessed: • On-screen exam: 2 hours 30 minutes • 40% of A Level Questions: Students answer a series of short questions and write / adapt / extend programs in an electrinic answer document provided by us. We will issue preliminary material, a skeleton program (available in each of the programming languages) and, where appropriate, test data, for use in the exam. Paper 2 What’s assessed? This paper tests a student’s ability to answer questions from subject content14 – 21 above. Assessed: • On-screen exam: 2 hours 30 minutes • 40% of A Level Questions Compulsary short-answer and extended-answer questions Non - exam assessment What’s assessed The non-exam assessment assesses the student’s ability to use the knowledge and skills gained through the course to solve or investigate a practical problem. Students will be expected to follow a systematic approach to problem solving, as shown in section 22 above.. Assessed: • 75 marks • 20% of A Level For more information please visit the AQA website: https://www.aqa.org.uk/
