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GCSE Computing

Staff contact: Mrs C WALKER - Curriculum Leader for ICT

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GCSE

The course

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On this course you will study aspects of Computer Science including programming, algorithms and computation thinking. You will learn how to design your own programs, and to create them using Python. You will learn about computer hardware and networks, storage and security. You will also learn about how data is represented in computer systems, and computational logic.

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Examination for this course will comprise of two papers, one will focus on algorithms and computational thinking and one with a focus on the theory of computer science. These papers will form 80% of the final qualification. You will also complete a major programming project, will be worth the final 20%.

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This course will involve a high degree of independent learning and thought! If you are interested and considering this course please see Mrs Walker or Mr Meechan to find out more.

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