Computer Science combines programming and problem solving with network infrastructures and the role of computers in society. This course offers pupils the chance to learn advanced skills in programming and to examine the way computer systems are interconnected and thus interdependent. Modules combine practical programming skills and the theory behind problem-solving. 1. Fundamentals of programming 2. Fundamentals of data structures 3. Fundamentals of algorithms 4. Theory of computation 5. Fundamentals of data representation 6. Fundamentals of computer systems 7. Fundamentals of computer organisation and architecture 8. Consequences of uses of computing 9. Fundamentals of communication and networking 10. Fundamentals of databases 11. Big Data 12. Fundamentals of functional programming 13. Systematic approach to problem solving 14. Non-exam assessment - the computing practical project
GCSE Computer Science is not a requirement but, in this situation, students should be taking Mathematics at A Level.
PAPER 1: • What’s assessed: this paper tests a pupil’s ability to program, as well as their theoretical knowledge of Computer Science from subject content 1-4 above. • On-screen exam: 2 hours 30 minutes 40% of A Level • Pupils answer a series of short questions and write/adapt/extend programs in an Electronic Answer Document provided by us. We will use Preliminary Material, a Skeleton Program and, where appropriate, test data, for use in the exam. PAPER 2: • What’s assessed: this paper tests a pupil’s ability to answer questions from subject content 5-12 above. • Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes 40% of A Level • Compulsory short-answer and extended-answer questions. NON-EXAM ASSESSMENT • What’s assessed: the non-exam assessment assesses a pupil’s ability to use the knowledge and skills gained through the course to solve a practical problem. Pupils will be expected to follow a systematic approach to problem-solving, as shown in section 13 above. • 20% of A Level • We use Microsoft Visual Studio and VB.Net/Python as our programming languages, this is available free for pupils to install on their own computers. Students taking this course are recommended to have a Windows 10 laptop they can take to lessons.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £17,340 - £26,595; Boarding £21,000 - £43,590 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Blundell's Road, Tiverton, EX16 4DN |
Computer Science combines programming and problem solving with network infrastructures and the role of computers in society. This course offers pupils the chance to learn advanced skills in programming and to examine the way computer systems are interconnected and thus interdependent. Modules combine practical programming skills and the theory behind problem-solving. 1. Fundamentals of programming 2. Fundamentals of data structures 3. Fundamentals of algorithms 4. Theory of computation 5. Fundamentals of data representation 6. Fundamentals of computer systems 7. Fundamentals of computer organisation and architecture 8. Consequences of uses of computing 9. Fundamentals of communication and networking 10. Fundamentals of databases 11. Big Data 12. Fundamentals of functional programming 13. Systematic approach to problem solving 14. Non-exam assessment - the computing practical project
GCSE Computer Science is not a requirement but, in this situation, students should be taking Mathematics at A Level.
PAPER 1: • What’s assessed: this paper tests a pupil’s ability to program, as well as their theoretical knowledge of Computer Science from subject content 1-4 above. • On-screen exam: 2 hours 30 minutes 40% of A Level • Pupils answer a series of short questions and write/adapt/extend programs in an Electronic Answer Document provided by us. We will use Preliminary Material, a Skeleton Program and, where appropriate, test data, for use in the exam. PAPER 2: • What’s assessed: this paper tests a pupil’s ability to answer questions from subject content 5-12 above. • Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes 40% of A Level • Compulsory short-answer and extended-answer questions. NON-EXAM ASSESSMENT • What’s assessed: the non-exam assessment assesses a pupil’s ability to use the knowledge and skills gained through the course to solve a practical problem. Pupils will be expected to follow a systematic approach to problem-solving, as shown in section 13 above. • 20% of A Level • We use Microsoft Visual Studio and VB.Net/Python as our programming languages, this is available free for pupils to install on their own computers. Students taking this course are recommended to have a Windows 10 laptop they can take to lessons.