Computing is about ... • demonstrating the fundamental principles of computers, from their physical structure to the history and science behind their design/operation; • developing programming skills through a range of problem-solving scenarios and an algorithmic approach; • examining the structure of communication methods and the consequences of its usage.
Name: Computing A Level Qualification title: GCE A Level in Computer Science Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Subject Content and Assessment: 1 fundamentals of programming 2 fundamentals of data structures 3 fundamentals of algorithms 4 theory of computation 5 fundamentals of data representation 6 fundamentals of computer systems 7 fundamentals of computer organisation and architecture 8 consequences of uses of computing 9 fundamentals of communication and networking 10 fundamentals of databases 11 big data 12 fundamentals of functional programming 13 systematic approach to problem solving 14 non-exam assessment – the computing practical project Paper 1 This paper tests your ability to program, as well as your theoretical knowledge of Computer Science from subject contact 1-4 On-screen exam: 2 hours 30 minutes 40% of A Level You answer a series of short questions and write/adapt/extend programs in an Electronic Answer Document provided by the Examination Board Paper 2 This paper tests your ability to program, as well as your theoretical knowledge of Computer Science from subject contact 5-12 Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes 40% of A Level Compulsory short-answer and extended-answer questions Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20151130 12:29:54 Updated 20161118 12:05:34
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