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DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE
Computer Science is an ideal foundation for further study in Computer Science. Understanding the principles of Computer Science provides students with the underpinning knowledge required for many other subjects in science and engineering, and the skills learnt can also be used in everyday life.
This qualification helps learners appreciate current and emerging computing technologies and the benefits of their use. They learn to recognise the ethical issues and potential risks when using computers.
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KEY KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Students will learn to:
understand and apply fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including abstraction, decomposition, logic, algorithms, and data representation.
analyse problems in computational terms through practical experience in solving such problems, including designing, writing and debugging programs.
think creatively, innovatively, analytically and logically understand the components that make up digital systems, and how they communicate with one another and other systems.
understand the impacts of digital technology on individuals and the wider society.
Apply mathematical skills relevant to computer science.
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
The course is split into two; Theory and Problem-solving, and Programming.
All candidates write two papers.
Paper 1(Theory 75 marks) is 60% of the total marks, takes 1 hour 45 minutes.
Questions will be based on section 1 of the Subject content of the syllabus.
All questions are compulsory and externally assessed.
Paper 2 (Problem-solving and Programming 50 marks) is 40% of the total marks, takes 1 hours 45 minutes.
Questions will be based on section 2 of the Subject content of the syllabus. 20 marks are from questions set on the pre-release material. All questions are compulsory and externally assessed.
FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES POST-16 CAREER OPTIONS
FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES POST-16 CAREER OPTIONS
The combination of knowledge and skills in Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science gives learners a solid foundation for further study. Candidates who achieve grades A* to C are well prepared to follow a wide range of courses including Cambridge International AS & A Level Computer Science, or the equivalent.
Coding experts work in research, astrophysics, engineering and a very wide range of other careers too.
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