GCSE Computer Science
Exam Board: Edexcel
This new, up-to-date qualification reflects the fast changing world of Computer Science. Help students develop the computational skills they need for an exciting digital future beyond the classroom with:
- an exciting, practical focus on real-life programming, developing skills relevant to the future
- innovative, practical, future-looking onscreen assessments
Assessment
The Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) in Computer Science consists of two externally-examined papers.
Paper 1 is a written examination (1hour 30 mins) and Paper 2 is a practical onscreen assessment (2hours). Both papers contribute 50% of the qualification.
Enrichment Opportunities
Visits to Canterbury Christ Church University/University of Kent, robotics and programming workshops, guest speakers, computing museum visit
Links
Year 10
| Terms 1 and 2 |
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Programming constructs in Python Algorithms and Flowcharts Representing Data in Binary |
| Terms 3 and 4 |
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Decomposing problems with Python Standard Search and Sort Algorithms Binary Arithmetic, hexadecimal |
| Terms 5 and 6 |
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Design, test and refine programs with Python Legal and Ethical issues Cybersecurity and E-safety |
Year 11
| Terms 1 and 2 |
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Data validation with Python Representation of sound, images and text Revision & Exam Skills |
| Terms 3 and 4 |
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Computer Hardware, data storage and the CPU Operating Systems and system software Network Hardware and protocols Revision & Exam Skills |
| Terms 5 and 6 |
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Revision and Exam skills External Exams (exact date TBA by exam board) |