Key Stage 4 Computer Science
This is an optional subject.
Contact Time
All pupils will have five lessons each fortnight.
Exam Information
Students will study the OCR Computer Science GCSE course
Computer Science GCSE
GCSE Computer Science content has been designed not only to allow students to build a solid basis of understanding but to get them thinking about real-world application. Throughout the course, students are examined using both examination and practical programming tasks which are assessed through controlled assessment.
Assessment
Unit 1 - Computer systems – 1.5 hours, written Paper (50% of total GCSE)
Students learn about the components that make up digital systems, and how they communicate with one another. Importantly, they will develop their understanding of the impacts of digital technology on the individual and to wider society.
Unit 2 - Computational thinking, algorithms and programming –1.5 hours, written Paper (50% of total GCSE)
Students will be applying the fundamental principles of abstraction, decomposition, logic, algorithms and data representation.
Unit 3 - Programming project - Non-Examined Assessment
Students will be designing, writing and debugging programs for a given scenario.
