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Bridging the Gap
This work will not be submitted but will provide a good foundation of knowledge that will give you a positive start with your course.
Prior Knowledge
Prior Knowledge
It will be very beneficial if you have a basic grasp of the computer language Python. We are aware that some of you won’t have any experience in programming but if you know some of the basic syntax you’ll enjoy coding far more.
Further Reading
Further Reading
Computing.pdfClick the icons to visit the highlighted reading material.
Transition Work
This work is to be completed before starting your course. The work will be set on Taster Day and due in during the first full week of College. This work will be assessed alongside subject assessments and Attitude to Learning.
Task Overview
Task Overview
Python (No experience)
The idea is that you all have a basic grasp of this computer language. Please create an account for the following website:
• If you haven’t studied GCSE Computing
• You took GCSE last year but used a different language
https://www.codecademy.com/learn/python
Work through from the beginning of the course. It’s designed to take around 13 hours so you’ll only be expected to do the first couple of sections.
Python (experienced)
If you are proficient in Python please create an account for:
Work through the questions in order. They start simply and get much harder! In two hours you won’t get through more than a handful.
Please email Mr Sparrow (isparrow@heathfieldcc.co.uk) or Miss Walter (lwalter@heathfieldcc.co.uk) if you have any problems.
Work to be Submitted
Work to be Submitted
We’ll look at your online accounts to see how much work has been completed.
Preparation for September
Find below the guidance on what will be required from September for your subjects. Subject textbooks are listed in priority order. Please see guidance before purchasing any textbooks.
Folders & Organisation
Folders & Organisation
All work will be stored electronically so no folders will be needed.
Subject Textbooks
Subject Textbooks
No textbook required
Optional Textbooks:
Course textbook:
AS/A Level AQA Computer Science 7516 7517
A Level Course Textbook
PG Online
ISBN: 978-1910523070
Exam workbooks:
AQA AS/A-level Computer Science Workbook 1
Hodder Education
ISBN: 978-1510437012
AQA AS/A-level Computer Science Workbook 2
Hodder Education
ISBN: 978-1510437029
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