The Computer Science specification concentrates on the technicalities of programming, advanced database implementation, operating systems, hardware operations and networking. There is an emphasis on logical thinking, problem solving, and reasoning. For practical work, students will learn the Java programming language and Netbeans development environment.
Name: A Level Computer Science Qualification title: GCE A Level in Computer Science Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment The Computer Science AS/A Level specification is changing for first teaching in September 2015. The AS will be a separate, linear qualification and the grade will not contribute to the overall A Level grade. AS Computer Science Units: Paper 1— On screen exam: 1 hour 30 minutes—50% of AS Programming, Data structure, Systematic approach to problem solving, Theory of computation. Paper 2— written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes—50% of AS Data representation, Computer systems, computer organisation and architecture, Consequences of uses of computing, communications and networking. A Level Computer Science Units: Paper 1— On screen exam: 2 hour 30 minutes—40% of A level Programming, Data structure, Systematic approach to problem solving, Theory of computation. Paper 2— written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes—40% of A level Data representation, Computer systems, computer organisation and architecture, Consequences of uses of computing, communications and networking, Big data, Functional programming. Non-exam assessment — Independent programming project or investigation: 20% of A level Systematic approach to problem solving. Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20150929 13:49:34 Updated 20161006 14:25:29
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