Computer Science is a linear course finishing with two examinations at the end of the two years. There is also an extended coursework that requires to completion a full development project. Computer Science covers a wide range of different topics and at Wilmslow, we split the topic list into 27 individual student learning records (or SLRs, for short). This is what we have covered over the two years: SLR1 - Programming Basics SLR2 - Programming Next Steps SLR3 - Programming Paradigms SLR4 - Data Structures SLR5 - Algorithms SLR6 - Abstraction and Automation SLR7 - Regular and Context-Free Languages SLR8 - Classification of Algorithms SLR9 - A Model of Computation SLR10 - Number Systems & Bases SLR11 - Binary SLR12 - Coding Text and Graphics SLR13 - Coding Sound and Music SLR14 - Hardware and Software SLR15 - Programming Languages and Translators SLR16 - Logic Gates and Boolean Algebra SLR17 - Internal Computer Architecture SLR18 - Input and Output Devices SLR19 - Moral, Societal, Ethical, Legal and Cultural Issues SLR20 - Communication SLR21 - Networking and The Internet SLR22 - TCP-IP and Protocols SLR23 - Databases SLR24 - Big Data SLR25 - Functional Programming Paradigms SLR26 - Writing Functional Programs SLR27 - Aspects of Software Development
Minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent) with grades 4-9 (A*-C). This must include at least four full course GCSEs. Grade 5 in maths and a grade 5 in Computer Science (if studied at GCSE).
Paper 1 (40% of A-level) 2 hour 30 minute examination completed on-screen assessing: Programming, data structures, algorithms, a systematic approach to problem solving and the theory of computation. Paper 2 (40% of A-level) 2-hour 30-minute paper assessing: Data representation, computer systems, computer organization and architecture, consequences of using computing, communication and networking, databases, big data, and functional programming. NEA (20% of A-level) A practical project completed both in lessons and personal study time designing and developing a solution to a realistic problem.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Cheshire East |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Holly Road, Wilmslow, SK9 1LZ |
Computer Science is a linear course finishing with two examinations at the end of the two years. There is also an extended coursework that requires to completion a full development project. Computer Science covers a wide range of different topics and at Wilmslow, we split the topic list into 27 individual student learning records (or SLRs, for short). This is what we have covered over the two years: SLR1 - Programming Basics SLR2 - Programming Next Steps SLR3 - Programming Paradigms SLR4 - Data Structures SLR5 - Algorithms SLR6 - Abstraction and Automation SLR7 - Regular and Context-Free Languages SLR8 - Classification of Algorithms SLR9 - A Model of Computation SLR10 - Number Systems & Bases SLR11 - Binary SLR12 - Coding Text and Graphics SLR13 - Coding Sound and Music SLR14 - Hardware and Software SLR15 - Programming Languages and Translators SLR16 - Logic Gates and Boolean Algebra SLR17 - Internal Computer Architecture SLR18 - Input and Output Devices SLR19 - Moral, Societal, Ethical, Legal and Cultural Issues SLR20 - Communication SLR21 - Networking and The Internet SLR22 - TCP-IP and Protocols SLR23 - Databases SLR24 - Big Data SLR25 - Functional Programming Paradigms SLR26 - Writing Functional Programs SLR27 - Aspects of Software Development
Minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent) with grades 4-9 (A*-C). This must include at least four full course GCSEs. Grade 5 in maths and a grade 5 in Computer Science (if studied at GCSE).
Paper 1 (40% of A-level) 2 hour 30 minute examination completed on-screen assessing: Programming, data structures, algorithms, a systematic approach to problem solving and the theory of computation. Paper 2 (40% of A-level) 2-hour 30-minute paper assessing: Data representation, computer systems, computer organization and architecture, consequences of using computing, communication and networking, databases, big data, and functional programming. NEA (20% of A-level) A practical project completed both in lessons and personal study time designing and developing a solution to a realistic problem.