Computer science is a dynamic and rapidly growing area that has become an integral part of the world that we live in today. With the future challenges that computer scientists will have to unravel, this course has an emphasis on problem solving, programming and understanding how computers actually work. 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. This includes 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
A minimum of five full GCSEs or equivalent at grades 9-5, including English Language, with three of the passes at grade 6 or above in Mathematics (Higher level) and two other subjects. If Computer Science has not been studied before at GCSE, then students will need to demonstrate a keen and active interest in programming.
Each component of the course is assessed as follows: ● Paper 1 is a written examination paper on Computer Systems (40%) ● Paper 2 is a written examination paper on Algorithms and Programming (40%) ● Programming Project (20%) Students sit both written papers during the June sessions at the end of Year 13. Each paper is 2 hours 30 minutes long and is non-calculator. The teacher marks the programming project, and submits the student’s work to the exam board for moderation in early May.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Sun Lane, Harpenden, AL5 4TD |
Computer science is a dynamic and rapidly growing area that has become an integral part of the world that we live in today. With the future challenges that computer scientists will have to unravel, this course has an emphasis on problem solving, programming and understanding how computers actually work. 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. This includes 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
A minimum of five full GCSEs or equivalent at grades 9-5, including English Language, with three of the passes at grade 6 or above in Mathematics (Higher level) and two other subjects. If Computer Science has not been studied before at GCSE, then students will need to demonstrate a keen and active interest in programming.
Each component of the course is assessed as follows: ● Paper 1 is a written examination paper on Computer Systems (40%) ● Paper 2 is a written examination paper on Algorithms and Programming (40%) ● Programming Project (20%) Students sit both written papers during the June sessions at the end of Year 13. Each paper is 2 hours 30 minutes long and is non-calculator. The teacher marks the programming project, and submits the student’s work to the exam board for moderation in early May.