This course is centred in exposing all students to computational thinking and in-depth understanding of computer science. You will be studying these units over the 2 years: Programming techniques, data structures, algorithms , software development , data representation , operating systems, Types of processors, function of processors , CPU , computing , Fundamentals of communication and networking , Fundamentals of databases , computational thinking, web technologies, Boolean Algebra and Karnaugh Maps. It is a very intense course. It will require a lot of self-study to succeed. The course prepares you very well to have a head start at university. The course covers the latest changes in the computing world.
The A level has 2 written papers and a non-exam assessment (NEA). Paper 1 and Paper 2, both, equate to 40% each of the final mark. The NEA is worth 20% and is begun in the final half term of Yr 12 and completed in Yr 13. Paper 1 consists of computer systems, computer architecture, programming concepts, relational databases, CPU, web technologies and data representation. NEA projects can range from developing a program to control and manipulate drones or a robot to an interactive website or an educational 2D/3D game. Paper 2 focuses on problem solving, computational thinking, algorithm design and implementation and programming understanding and how it is applied.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Enfield |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| Address | Market Place, Enfield, EN2 6LN |
This course is centred in exposing all students to computational thinking and in-depth understanding of computer science. You will be studying these units over the 2 years: Programming techniques, data structures, algorithms , software development , data representation , operating systems, Types of processors, function of processors , CPU , computing , Fundamentals of communication and networking , Fundamentals of databases , computational thinking, web technologies, Boolean Algebra and Karnaugh Maps. It is a very intense course. It will require a lot of self-study to succeed. The course prepares you very well to have a head start at university. The course covers the latest changes in the computing world.
The A level has 2 written papers and a non-exam assessment (NEA). Paper 1 and Paper 2, both, equate to 40% each of the final mark. The NEA is worth 20% and is begun in the final half term of Yr 12 and completed in Yr 13. Paper 1 consists of computer systems, computer architecture, programming concepts, relational databases, CPU, web technologies and data representation. NEA projects can range from developing a program to control and manipulate drones or a robot to an interactive website or an educational 2D/3D game. Paper 2 focuses on problem solving, computational thinking, algorithm design and implementation and programming understanding and how it is applied.