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INTRODUCTION
Cambridge International AS & A Level Computer Science encourages students to think creatively, through applying practical programming solutions, demonstrating that they are effective users of technology. Students develop computational thinking & programming skills to solve computer science problems. Cambridge International AS and A Level Computer Science will help students develop a range of skills such as thinking analytically, logically and critically. They will also be able to appreciate the ethical issues that arise with current and emerging computing technologies.
WHY CHOOSE A-LEVEL COMPUTER SCIENCE?
A-Level Computer Science encourages students to meet the needs of Higher Education courses in Computer Science as well as twenty-first century digital employers. It encourages students to think creatively, through applying practical programming solutions.
Computer Science encourages learners to be:
confident, using a range of technology and programming paradigms
responsible, using technology ethically • reflective, as programmers, improving their own programming solution
innovative, creating efficient solutions to problems
engaged, in technology, how it is built and how software solutions are developed
COURSE OUTLINE & ASSESSMENT
Paper 1 - Theory Fundamentals
Information representation, communication and internet technologies, hardware, processor fundamentals, system software, security, privacy and data integrity, ethics and ownership, database and data modelling. This written paper contains short-answer and structured questions.
Paper 2 - Fundamental Problem solving and Programming Skills
Algorithm design and problem solving, data representation, programming, software development. This written paper contains short-answer and structured questions. Pre-release material will be studied.
Paper 3 - Advanced Theory
Data representation, communication and internet technologies, hardware, system software, security, monitoring and control systems. This written paper contains short-answer and structured questions.
Paper 4 - Further Problem solving and Programming Skills
Computational thinking and problem solving, algorithm design methods, further programming, software development.
This written paper contains short-answer and structured questions. Pre-release material will be studied.
Students are formally tested by means of one written examination per module. Students receive a final grade on the A* - E scale.
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Further information:
Previous experience in IGCSE Computer Science (or equivalent) is essential if you are to be successful in this course.
For further information, please see the course page at the following link:
POSSIBLE CAREER OPTIONS
Cambridge International IGCSE Computer Science provides a suitable foundation for the study of Computer Science or related courses in higher education.
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