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Exam structure
Exam structure
2 x 90 minute exams:
Paper 1: Computer systems (80 marks)
This component will assess:
1.1 Systems architecture
1.2 Memory and storage
1.3 Computer networks, connections and protocols
1.4 Network security
1.5 Systems software
1.6 Ethical, legal, cultural and environmental impacts of digital technology
Paper 2: Computational Thinking, Algorithms and Programming (80 marks)
This component will assess:
2.1 Algorithms
2.2 Programming fundamentals
2.3 Producing robust programs
2.4 Boolean logic
2.5 Programming languages and Integrated Development Environments
Revision Master Classes
Revision Master Classes
All Computer Science Students have access to the Aim 13 Computer Science Master Classes (and their resources/recordings) on the aim13.app website.
These can be accessed using the username and password they were sent. The timetable for sessions is shown below.
Computer Science Revision Tips
Computer Science Revision Tips
The key to success is using a mix of active study methods!
🧠 Master the Theory (Paper 1 & 2)
🧠 Master the Theory (Paper 1 & 2)
Focus Areas: Start with core theory topics like Memory, Storage, Networking, and Security Threats.
Flashcards: Use the Key Terms section on Smart Revise. Remember to filter it to the topics you want!
Active Recall (The "Brain Dump"): Don't just read notes! Get a blank piece of paper and write down everything you can remember about a specific topic (e.g., Network Topologies or Compression) without looking.
Visualize Concepts: For abstract ideas like Boolean Logic or Logic Gates, draw simple diagrams and Truth Tables repeatedly until you fully understand them.
💻 Practice the Programming
💻 Practice the Programming
Hands-on Practice: The best way to revise programming is by coding! Rewrite and debug simple Python programs.
- This also works for flowcharts and pseudocode!Understand the Fundamentals: Ensure you can confidently use and explain selection (IF statements) and iteration (FOR/WHILE loops).
📝 Exam Technique
📝 Exam Technique
Use Past Papers: Work through official past papers to become familiar with the format and timing.
Practice Question: Use the Advance feature on Smart Revise to practice answering questions and see how they are marked. Remember to filter it to the topics you want!
Watch the Command Words: Pay close attention to what the question is asking. Does it say explain (give reasons), describe (provide detail), or evaluate (discuss pros and cons)? Answer fully to get all the marks!
Useful Revision Reference
Useful Revision Reference
All your favourite Craig 'n' Dave Videos
Learn Computing - Computer Science Revision Page
Clear Revise - OCR J277 Computer Science Revision Guide (all students given in year 10)
CGP Python Programming Book - See Miss Ince for a copy
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