In A Level students start the course with advanced data representation and a programming as suits the needs of the group. They are taught Algorithms, Data Structures, Boolean logic and networking, all underpinned by the development of ‘Computational thinking’ and problem solving. We start doing examination questions from the first term with aim to develop the students writing skills. In year 13 pupils undertake a practical project to design and build a Computer system which fits into a context of their choice – this is worth 40% of their final grade.
Computer Systems (40%) Pupils study a number of technical and programming topics such processors, memory, storage, networking, security, generational programming languages, object-oriented programming, scripting languages such as HTML / CSS / Javascript, algorithms, and the legal, ethical and cultural aspects of Computer Science. Assessment is via one 2-hour, 30 minute written paper at the end of the course. Algorithms and programming (40%) Pupils study computational thinking and programming techniques, which teaches them to express real world problems in terms of Algorithms which represent reality and which a Computer can execute. Assessment is via one 2-hour, 30 minute written paper at the end of the course. Programming project (20%) The programming project is one of the most enjoyable aspects of the A Level course, with many pupils scoring very high marks! Through discussion with their teacher, students will choose a computing problem to work through in the following stages: - Analysis of the problem - Design of the solution - Developing the solution - Evaluation - The project is assessed through the submission of the written report to the exam board.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Croydon |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Selborne Road, Croydon, CR0 5JQ |
In A Level students start the course with advanced data representation and a programming as suits the needs of the group. They are taught Algorithms, Data Structures, Boolean logic and networking, all underpinned by the development of ‘Computational thinking’ and problem solving. We start doing examination questions from the first term with aim to develop the students writing skills. In year 13 pupils undertake a practical project to design and build a Computer system which fits into a context of their choice – this is worth 40% of their final grade.
Computer Systems (40%) Pupils study a number of technical and programming topics such processors, memory, storage, networking, security, generational programming languages, object-oriented programming, scripting languages such as HTML / CSS / Javascript, algorithms, and the legal, ethical and cultural aspects of Computer Science. Assessment is via one 2-hour, 30 minute written paper at the end of the course. Algorithms and programming (40%) Pupils study computational thinking and programming techniques, which teaches them to express real world problems in terms of Algorithms which represent reality and which a Computer can execute. Assessment is via one 2-hour, 30 minute written paper at the end of the course. Programming project (20%) The programming project is one of the most enjoyable aspects of the A Level course, with many pupils scoring very high marks! Through discussion with their teacher, students will choose a computing problem to work through in the following stages: - Analysis of the problem - Design of the solution - Developing the solution - Evaluation - The project is assessed through the submission of the written report to the exam board.
