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
- 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above. - High grades in Maths and Computer Science are desirable
• 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
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Coventry |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Rookery Lane, Coventry, CV6 4GL |
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
- 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above. - High grades in Maths and Computer Science are desirable
• 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