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COMPUTER SCIENCE |
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QUALIFICATION GRADE STRUCTURE |
GCSE (J276) 9-1 |
Exam Board: OCR |
COURSE STRUCTURE |
100% Examination |
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CONTENT:
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Unit 1 - Computer systems The examination will cover the body of knowledge about computer systems, as well as ethical, legal cultural and environmental concerns within the Computing field. 1 hour 30 minutes, written paper (50% of final grade)
Unit 2 - Computational thinking, algorithms and programming The examination will cover:
1 hour 30 minutes, written paper (50% of final grade)
Unit 3 - Programming techniques Students will design a coded solution to a problem set by the exam board, with attention paid to the following areas:
The coded solution is expected to be fully annotated to explain the codes function and evaluate its fitness for purpose (Not assessed, but must be completed in 20 timetabled hours, as per exam board requirements). |
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EXTRA-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES: Guest speakers – External visits – Trips related to the industry |
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IDEAL FOR CAREERS IN: Web Designer, Computer Games Developer, Software Developer, Network Engineer, Systems Analyst, Network Manager, Database Administrator, Archivist, Cartographer, Information Scientist, IT Support, Media Researcher, Data Entry Clerk, Technical Author, Security Service personnel
Starting Salary can vary, but usually starts at around £10,500 and with experience can offer over £50,000 (not including bonuses!) |
All Year 11 students have been provided with a workbook and 2 different revision guides of different styles, which has been sent home with them to help them with their revision. A set of flash cards have also been provided.
Revision Websites:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0HzEBLlJxlrwBAHJ5S9JQg/playlists?flow=grid&shelf_id=9&view=50
https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/subjects/z34k7ty
GCSE Computer Science Theory revision
NEA Project final submission - By Christmas break
Component 1 exam - 11th May 2020
Component 2 exam - 14th May 2020
