Course overview - Study Period 5
The final half term, learners will continue with learning sessions to increase their general knowledge on the eight units of work covered for their AQA GCSE exam in Computer Science. Common topics will also be delivered to learners to ensure that their understanding is increased. Learners will also receive exam techniques and methods to achieve higher marks in the programming and written analytical questions.
Key Concept:
Ethics, Security, Networks, Systems
Assessment Points:
8525/1B: Paper 1: Computational Thinking and Programming Skills (Python)
8125/2: Paper 2: Computing Concepts
Guidance:
Learners will receive guidance in a variety of ways. These include marked assessments, reports, verbal feedback, written feedback in books, 1:1 interaction, Google Classroom and whole class feedback.
Key Vocabulary:
Learners Should have understanding of the key vocabulary (As per the AQA Exam Specification):
Link to website:
https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/computing/AQA-8525-SSV.PDF