We live in an ever-changing digital world. Technology is all around us and plays a large part in our daily lives, enhancing our communication, productivity and entertainment. Regular contact with computer systems ensures we are all digital citizens and a certain understanding of these technologies is a must. Computer scientists long for a deeper insight into these technologies and through computational thinking, want to enhance their analytical, problem-solving, logical reasoning and mathematical skills.

WHY CHOOSE COMPUTER SCIENCE

Computer Science is very innovative subject that students find both challenging and rewarding. It opens the door to two further courses at Wath Academy: the Computer Science A Level and also the Cambridge Technical in IT. Employers consider it a highly respected GCSE certificate to hold.

COURSE CONTENT

The course investigates how computers work and communicate with each other and their impact on individuals and the environment. It also creates an understanding of different approaches to programming and develops key skills in Python.

SUBJECT UNITS AND ASSESSMENT OUTLINE

The course is broken into two units, each with a 90-minute examination, and each being weighted at 50% of the final qualification, graded on the 9-1 scale.

Unit 1 covers:

Systems architecture, memory and storage, computer networks, connections and Protocols, network security, systems software and the ethical, legal, cultural and environmental impacts of digital technology.

Unit 2 covers:

Algorithms, programming fundamentals, producing robust programs, Boolean logic, programming languages and integrated development environments.

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