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GCSE Computer Science

GCSE Computer Science

(Specification currently being updated)

 

Examination Board – OCR

We have introduced Computer Science GCSE as an option subject for students who have an interest in computer programming. This is a challenging course and students who are taking additional Mathematics would be particularly suited to this option.

 

Content

Assessment

Weighting

Computer systems

• Systems Architecture, Memory, Storage

• Wired and wireless networks

• Network topologies, protocols and layers

• System security

• System software

• Ethical, legal, cultural and environmental concerns

Computer systems

(01)

80 marks

1 hour and 30 minutes

Written paper

(no calculators allowed)

40%

Computational thinking, algorithms

and programming

• Algorithms

• Programming techniques

• Producing robust programs

• Computational logic

• Translators and facilities of languages

• Data representation

Computational thinking,

algorithms and programming

(02)

80 marks

1 hour and 30 minutes

Written paper

(no calculators allowed)

40%

Programming project **

• Programming techniques

• Analysis

• Design

• Development

• Testing and evaluation and conclusions

 

Programming project

(03/04)

40 marks

Totalling 20 hours

Non-Exam Assessment

 

20%

 

(subject to change)

 

  • Would you like to know how computers work and be able to take a look inside one and know what each of the different parts do?
  • Would you like to learn a computer language or develop your skills with programming in a fun way?
  • Would you like to have a subject that is relevant to the modern world of technology?

 

Computer science is the study of how computer systems work, how they are constructed and programmed. It is a mix of mathematics, science and engineering. There is an emphasis on programming and it is particularly suited to students who have a very good mathematical background and who can think clearly and logically.

With information technologies continuing to have growing importance there is huge demand for professionals qualified in this area. If you wish to go on to higher study and employment in the field of Computer Science, you will find this course provides a good stepping stone.

Post, or even pre-university, there are a variety of lucrative careers, in fact, the growth and evolution of technologies means in future there will be jobs that require computing skills we have not even thought about yet!

 

*Students are not permitted to select both GCSE Digital Technology and GCSE Computer Science.

 

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