Computer Science at A Level is a subject that helps students understand the core academic principles of computer science. It requires a systematic and logical approach to problem-solving. The ability to reason logically and to be able to see rules and patterns and how they fit together is a very important attribute for the subject. WHAT WILL I STUDY There are three units to the course: COMP 1 covers computational theory whereas COMP 2 is more focused on algorithms and the practicalities of coding. There is a good amount of crossover, so you will often be covering topics from COMP1 with the practical application of the theory in COMP2 COMP3 (Year 13) is a practical programming project worth 20% of your final A Level and will occupy much of your Y13 time. This is a substantial piece of coursework that will be started at the end of Y12 and be submitted at Easter in Y13.
To study A Levels you will need to have achieved 5 grade 5s or better at GCSE (as well as achieving at least grade 4 in GCSE English and mathematics). Standard entry requirements include a minimum of a 6 in mathematics or 5 in computing. Previous study of ICT is not required.
This subject is assessed by two examinations at the end of your course and by the submission of your coursework COMP 1 2 hour 30 minutes written paper. 40% of the total mark. COMP 2 2 hour 30 minutes written paper. 40% of the total mark. COMP 3 Coursework - Programming Project 20% of the total mark. Interim Assessments. You will also sit a number of end-of-unit assessments to measure your progress throughout the course. These will consist of past A Level questions based on the topic or topics you have covered in that half term. In addition, there are a number of practical tasks which you will be set that are intended to get you into the way of working which is required for the COMP 3 project. You will need to complete a project write-up for each of these tasks, as well as write a functional program to solve a given problem. Finally, you will have some extended investigation tasks that you will need to complete independently, in line with the way universities work.
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| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | Middlesbrough |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Stockton Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 4AG |
Computer Science at A Level is a subject that helps students understand the core academic principles of computer science. It requires a systematic and logical approach to problem-solving. The ability to reason logically and to be able to see rules and patterns and how they fit together is a very important attribute for the subject. WHAT WILL I STUDY There are three units to the course: COMP 1 covers computational theory whereas COMP 2 is more focused on algorithms and the practicalities of coding. There is a good amount of crossover, so you will often be covering topics from COMP1 with the practical application of the theory in COMP2 COMP3 (Year 13) is a practical programming project worth 20% of your final A Level and will occupy much of your Y13 time. This is a substantial piece of coursework that will be started at the end of Y12 and be submitted at Easter in Y13.
To study A Levels you will need to have achieved 5 grade 5s or better at GCSE (as well as achieving at least grade 4 in GCSE English and mathematics). Standard entry requirements include a minimum of a 6 in mathematics or 5 in computing. Previous study of ICT is not required.
This subject is assessed by two examinations at the end of your course and by the submission of your coursework COMP 1 2 hour 30 minutes written paper. 40% of the total mark. COMP 2 2 hour 30 minutes written paper. 40% of the total mark. COMP 3 Coursework - Programming Project 20% of the total mark. Interim Assessments. You will also sit a number of end-of-unit assessments to measure your progress throughout the course. These will consist of past A Level questions based on the topic or topics you have covered in that half term. In addition, there are a number of practical tasks which you will be set that are intended to get you into the way of working which is required for the COMP 3 project. You will need to complete a project write-up for each of these tasks, as well as write a functional program to solve a given problem. Finally, you will have some extended investigation tasks that you will need to complete independently, in line with the way universities work.