Year 12: • Programming using VB.Net. • Data Representation (binary, hexadecimal, images, sound, ASCII). • Problem-solving (understanding and designing algorithms). • Understanding software and hardware. • Machine architecture (processor and memory). • Internet theory. Year 13: • Advanced data representation (floating point binary). • Problem solving (analysing algorithms). • Advanced programming (object-oriented and recursive functions). • Databases. • Networks. • Operating Systems.
You must have achieved five GCSEs at grade 4 or better. At least a grade 5 in Mathematics GCSE or a grade 5 in Computer Science GCSE (preferred).
Paper 1: 40% of A Level; 2 hours 30 minutes; on-screen exam, short answer questions, plus a programming challenge based on previously analyzed skeleton code. Paper 2: 40% of A Level; 2 hours 30 minutes; written short and extended answer questions. Coursework: 20% of A Level; extended coursework project, developing a unique solution using as many advanced programming techniques as possible. This includes a project write-up.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Cumberland |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | High Street, Wigton, CA7 9PX |
Year 12: • Programming using VB.Net. • Data Representation (binary, hexadecimal, images, sound, ASCII). • Problem-solving (understanding and designing algorithms). • Understanding software and hardware. • Machine architecture (processor and memory). • Internet theory. Year 13: • Advanced data representation (floating point binary). • Problem solving (analysing algorithms). • Advanced programming (object-oriented and recursive functions). • Databases. • Networks. • Operating Systems.
You must have achieved five GCSEs at grade 4 or better. At least a grade 5 in Mathematics GCSE or a grade 5 in Computer Science GCSE (preferred).
Paper 1: 40% of A Level; 2 hours 30 minutes; on-screen exam, short answer questions, plus a programming challenge based on previously analyzed skeleton code. Paper 2: 40% of A Level; 2 hours 30 minutes; written short and extended answer questions. Coursework: 20% of A Level; extended coursework project, developing a unique solution using as many advanced programming techniques as possible. This includes a project write-up.