This qualification helps students understand the core academic principles of computer science. Classroom learning is transferred into creating real-world systems through the creation of an independent programming project. Studying Computer Science A Level will develop the student’s technical understanding and their ability to analyse and solve problems using computational thinking.
• GCSE Computing at grade 5 • Where Computing has not been studied, GCSE Mathematics at grade 6 and one English at grade 5
Learners must take three components: (01, 02 and 03) or (01, 02 and 04) to be awarded the OCR A Level in Computer Science. Computer systems (01): 140 marks Written paper 40%, two hours and thirty minutes Algorithms and programming (02): 140 marks Written paper 40%, two hours and thirty minutes Programming project (03 or 04): 70 marks Non-exam assessment 20%
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | West Berkshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
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| Address | Manor Crescent, Compton, Newbury, RG20 6AD |
This qualification helps students understand the core academic principles of computer science. Classroom learning is transferred into creating real-world systems through the creation of an independent programming project. Studying Computer Science A Level will develop the student’s technical understanding and their ability to analyse and solve problems using computational thinking.
• GCSE Computing at grade 5 • Where Computing has not been studied, GCSE Mathematics at grade 6 and one English at grade 5
Learners must take three components: (01, 02 and 03) or (01, 02 and 04) to be awarded the OCR A Level in Computer Science. Computer systems (01): 140 marks Written paper 40%, two hours and thirty minutes Algorithms and programming (02): 140 marks Written paper 40%, two hours and thirty minutes Programming project (03 or 04): 70 marks Non-exam assessment 20%