COMPUTER SCIENCE

Computer Science is one of the most active fields of study, where new technologies and new theories continually emerge As such, pupils not only enjoy investigating current developments, but also what may be possible for futureinnovations

This course follows the AQA GCSE Computer Science syllabus, an inspiring course for pupils interested in programming and understanding how a computerworks Itisaparticularlyusefulcourseforpupilswhoareinterestedin Science,Technology,EngineeringorMathematics

Thecourseisexaminedviatwopapers: 1 2

Computational thinking and problem solving – Written Paper (1h 30 minutes, 50%) Pupils will learn how to logically program, formulate algorithmsusingflowchartsandwritepseudocode They will learn to trace code samples, find errors in code and predict outcomes This paper will also examine the mathematical element of computer science and pupils are expected to learn binary and hexadecimal representation of data plus electroniclogicgates

Computing Theory – Written Paper (1h 30 minutes, 50%) For this paper, pupils will learn about computer networks, cyber security, software development, various protocols (for example, TCP and SMTP) and howpiecesofhardwareworktogethertocreateacomputersystem

Lessons will balance between programming and theory and pupils will create most of their notes electronically in the computer room The programming language they will predominantly use is Python, a scripting language, and they will be required to install Python on their own computer for essential independentstudy

Pupils are not necessarily requ they must have a willingness to haveahighlevelofMathematic