Computer Studies / Computing
President Kennedy School Academy - Coventry
02476661416
Rookery Lane, Coventry, CV6 4GL
Course summary

Paper 1 – 40% 1.1 The Characteristics of contemporary processors, input, output and storage devices 1.2 Software and software development 1.3 Exchanging data 1.4 Data types, data structures and algorithms 1.5 Legal, moral, cultural and ethical issues Paper 2 – 40% 2.1 Elements of computational thinking 2.2 Problem solving and programming 2.3 Algorithms • Building and maintaining of computers • Coding in Python and JavaScript • Web design in HTML and CSS • Databases in SQL • Technical understanding of the internet and networks

Entry requirements

- 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above. - High grades in Maths and Computer Science are desirable

How you'll be assessed

• 40% - Exam – Computer Systems – 140 marks, 2hrs 30 minutes. • 40% - Exam – Algorithms and Programming – 140 marks, 2hrs 30 minutes. • 20% - Non-Exam Assessment – Programming project

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityCoventry
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressRookery Lane, Coventry, CV6 4GL