Computer systems – covers: the characteristics of contemporary processors, input, output and storage devices,types of software and the different methodologies used to develop software, data exchange between different systems,data types, data structures and algorithms, legal, moral, cultural and ethical issues. Algorithms and programming – covers: what is meant by computational thinking (thinking abstractly, thinking ahead, thinking procedurally etc.), problem solving and programming (how computers and programs can be used to solve problems), algorithms and how they can be used to describe and solve problems practical coding programming projects. They will analyse, design, develop, test, evaluate and document a program written in a suitable programming language. The project is designed to be independently chosen by the student and provides them with the flexibility to investigate projects within the diverse field of computer science.
Any pupils not gaining five GCSE passes at Level 4 or above must continue with the necessary number of GCSE courses until they have achieved at least five passes. All pupils (excluding overseas students) must gain at least a Level 4 in Mathematics and English.
The students will sit two externally marked examinations. Each exam is 2hr30mins and is worth 40% of their final grade. They will also complete a Programming project thatwill be internally assessed and moderated by the exam board. This will make up the final 20% of the qualification.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Cumberland |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Holm Hill, Dalston, Carlisle, CA5 7BX |
Computer systems – covers: the characteristics of contemporary processors, input, output and storage devices,types of software and the different methodologies used to develop software, data exchange between different systems,data types, data structures and algorithms, legal, moral, cultural and ethical issues. Algorithms and programming – covers: what is meant by computational thinking (thinking abstractly, thinking ahead, thinking procedurally etc.), problem solving and programming (how computers and programs can be used to solve problems), algorithms and how they can be used to describe and solve problems practical coding programming projects. They will analyse, design, develop, test, evaluate and document a program written in a suitable programming language. The project is designed to be independently chosen by the student and provides them with the flexibility to investigate projects within the diverse field of computer science.
Any pupils not gaining five GCSE passes at Level 4 or above must continue with the necessary number of GCSE courses until they have achieved at least five passes. All pupils (excluding overseas students) must gain at least a Level 4 in Mathematics and English.
The students will sit two externally marked examinations. Each exam is 2hr30mins and is worth 40% of their final grade. They will also complete a Programming project thatwill be internally assessed and moderated by the exam board. This will make up the final 20% of the qualification.