AS & A-level Computer Science Course Overview
The aim of this course are to enable students to develop computational thinking skills. An understanding of the main principles of solving problem using computers. Students will gain an understanding of the component parts of computer systems and how they interrelate, including software, date hardware, communication and people. An understanding of the different methods of communication and functionality of the networks and the internet will be approached applying this understanding to develop computer-based solutions to problems.
Assessment Overview
At AS-level candidates take papers 1 and 2. At A-level candidates take all four papers
Paper 1
Theory Fundamentals Advanced Theory 1 hour 30 minutes 75 marks Paper 1 will assess sections 1 to 8 of the syllabus content. Written paper. Externally assessed. Candidates answer all questions. 50% of the AS Level 25% of the A-level 1 hour 30 minutes 75 marks
Paper 2
Fundamental Problem-solving and Programming Skills Paper 2 will assess sections 9 to 12 of the syllabus content. Written paper. Externally assessed. Candidates answer all questions. 50% of the AS-level 25% of the A Level 2 hours 30 minutes 75 marks
Paper 3
Assess sections 13 to 20 of the syllabus content. Written paper. Externally assessed. Candidates answer all questions. 25% of the A-level
Paper 4
Practical 2 hours 75 marks. Candidates will need to write answers in pseudocode.
Paper 4 will assess sections 19 to 20 of the syllabus content. Candidates will submit complete program code and evidence of testing. Candidates will be required to use either Java, VB.NET or Python programming languages. Externally assessed. Candidates answer all questions on a computer without internet or email facility. 25% of the A -level
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