Computer Science is a great way to develop critical thinking, analysis and problem-solving skills, which can be transferred to further learning and to everyday life. The aims of this qualification are to enable learners to develop: An understanding and 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 to think creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and critically. The capacity to see relationships between different aspects of computer science. Mathematical skills. Unit 1 – Computer systems (40%) The characteristics of contemporary processors, input, output and storage devices Software and software development Exchanging data Data types, data structures and algorithms Legal, moral, cultural and ethical issues Unit 2 – Algorithms and programming (40%) Elements of computational thinking Problem solving and programming Algorithms to solve problems and standard algorithms Unit 3 – Programming Project (20%) The learner will choose a computing problem to work through according to the guidance in the specification. Analysis of the problem Design of the solution Developing the solution Evaluation
- A minimum of a 5 in Maths is required, if GCSE Computer Science was studied, you must have achieved a minimum of grade 5. - The minimum qualification for entry into Wickersley Sixth Form is five grade 4s at GCSE (or equivalent), including Maths and English
Two exams in the second year Unit 1 – 2.5 hours – Worth 40% of final grade Unit 2 – 2.5 hours – Worth 40% of final grade The programming project for Unit 3 is submitted and marked during the second year, this is worth 20% of the final grade.
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Rotherham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Bawtry Road, Wickersley, Rotherham, S66 1JL |
Computer Science is a great way to develop critical thinking, analysis and problem-solving skills, which can be transferred to further learning and to everyday life. The aims of this qualification are to enable learners to develop: An understanding and 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 to think creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and critically. The capacity to see relationships between different aspects of computer science. Mathematical skills. Unit 1 – Computer systems (40%) The characteristics of contemporary processors, input, output and storage devices Software and software development Exchanging data Data types, data structures and algorithms Legal, moral, cultural and ethical issues Unit 2 – Algorithms and programming (40%) Elements of computational thinking Problem solving and programming Algorithms to solve problems and standard algorithms Unit 3 – Programming Project (20%) The learner will choose a computing problem to work through according to the guidance in the specification. Analysis of the problem Design of the solution Developing the solution Evaluation
- A minimum of a 5 in Maths is required, if GCSE Computer Science was studied, you must have achieved a minimum of grade 5. - The minimum qualification for entry into Wickersley Sixth Form is five grade 4s at GCSE (or equivalent), including Maths and English
Two exams in the second year Unit 1 – 2.5 hours – Worth 40% of final grade Unit 2 – 2.5 hours – Worth 40% of final grade The programming project for Unit 3 is submitted and marked during the second year, this is worth 20% of the final grade.