COURSE SUMMARY
Here’s a summary of the course details and the Assessment Objectives for GCSE Computing:
| Unit title and description | Assessment and duration | Weighting | Academic year taken | Unit A451:
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Computer systems and programming This unit covers the body of knowledge about computer systems on which the examination will be based.
Mock exam normally towards end of January.
65 lessons maximum until Spring break.
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1 hour 30 minutesWritten paper
80 marks |
40% |
Year 11
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Practical investigation An investigative computing task, chosen from a list provided by OCR, Controlled assessment which assesses the following: research, technical understanding, analysis of problem, historical perspective, use of technical writing skills, recommendations/evaluation. |
Investigative task. OCR-set scenario with a choice of |
30% |
Year 10 | | Unit A453:
Programming Project Students will need to: Understand standard programming techniques
Be able to design a coded solution to a problem including the ability to:
- Develop suitable algorithms - Design suitable input and output formats - Identify suitable variables and structures - Identify test procedures.
Create a coded solution fully annotating the developed code to explain its function
Test their solution: - To show functionality - To show how it matches the design criteria - Identifying successes and any limitations. |
Controlled assessment Programming task. Design, develop and test a solution to a problem within the OCR-set scenario.
45 marks |
30% |
Year 10
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