GCSE Computer Science
Computer Science Specification
Our current Year 11 and Year 12 students studying Computer Science follow the AQA Specification
Year 11 Computer Science
1 Programming
1.1 Programming Concepts
1.2 Arithmetic, Relational and Boolean Operations
1.3 Data Structures
1.4 Input/Output and File and Sting Handling
1.5 Random Number Generation
1.6 Robust and Structured Programming
1.7 SQL and Tkinter
Year 12 Computer Science
1 Fundamentals of Algorithms
2 Fundamentals of Data Representations
3 Computer Systems
4 Fundamentals of Computer Networks
5 Fundamentals of CyberSecurity
6 SQL and Relational Database Modules
7 Ethical, Legal and Environmental Implications of Digital Technology on Wider Society
Resources
Students have access to the GCSE Computer Science (9-1) Fundamentals Textbook and the Learning to Program in Python Practical Textbook.
Students also use MS Teams to view and submit work assignments and share useful resources with each other
Exam Dates 21/22
Computer Science Paper 1 (Year 12 Students) - TBC
Computer Science Paper 2 (Year 12 Students) - TBC
