Computer Science A Level has three components: Computer Systems, Algorithms and Programming, and a Programming Project. Computer Systems This side of the course covers the following topics: • The characteristics of contemporary processors, input, output and storage devices • Software and software development • Exchanging data • Data types, data structures and algorithms • Legal, moral, cultural and ethical issues This content is examined by a 2½ hour written paper of 140 marks at the end of Year 13. Algorithms and Programming This side of the course covers the following topics • Elements of computational thinking • Problem solving and programming • Algorithms to solve problems and standard algorithms This content is examined by a 2½ hour written paper worth 140 marks at the end of Year 13. Each side of the course develops knowledge and understanding of key topics that will give them the skills to excel in further education. The students will gain experience with object orientated programming in Python and web development with Java Script. Programming Project Students choose a project that will allow them to apply the principles of computational thinking to a practical programming project. They will analyse, design, develop, test, evaluate and document a program written in a high-level programming language. The project is marked out of 70 and contributes 20% to the overall grade awarded.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Liverpool |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Church Road, Wavertree, Liverpool, L15 9EE |
Computer Science A Level has three components: Computer Systems, Algorithms and Programming, and a Programming Project. Computer Systems This side of the course covers the following topics: • The characteristics of contemporary processors, input, output and storage devices • Software and software development • Exchanging data • Data types, data structures and algorithms • Legal, moral, cultural and ethical issues This content is examined by a 2½ hour written paper of 140 marks at the end of Year 13. Algorithms and Programming This side of the course covers the following topics • Elements of computational thinking • Problem solving and programming • Algorithms to solve problems and standard algorithms This content is examined by a 2½ hour written paper worth 140 marks at the end of Year 13. Each side of the course develops knowledge and understanding of key topics that will give them the skills to excel in further education. The students will gain experience with object orientated programming in Python and web development with Java Script. Programming Project Students choose a project that will allow them to apply the principles of computational thinking to a practical programming project. They will analyse, design, develop, test, evaluate and document a program written in a high-level programming language. The project is marked out of 70 and contributes 20% to the overall grade awarded.