Computer Studies / Computing

Course summary

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.