International GCSE in Computer Science Specification
INTERNATIONAL GCSE
Computer Science (9-1)
SPECIFICATION
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Computer Science (4CP0)
For first teaching September 2017 First examination June 2019
INTERNATIONAL GCSE
Computer Science
SPECIFICATION
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Computer Science (4CP0)
For first teaching in September 2017 First examination June 2019
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Contents
1 About this specification
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Specification updates
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Using this specification
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Why choose Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Computer
Science?
3
Qualification at a glance
5
Paper overview
5
2 Computer Science content
7
Course structure
8
Topic 1: Problem solving
9
Topic 2: Programming
11
Topic 3: Data
13
Topic 4: Computers
15
Topic 5: Communication and the internet
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Topic 6: The bigger picture
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3 Assessment information
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Assessment requirements
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Assessment objectives and weightings
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Relationship of assessment objectives to units
22
4 Administration and general information
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Entries
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Access arrangements, reasonable adjustments, special
consideration and malpractice
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Language of assessment
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Arrangements for Paper 2
23
Access arrangements
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Reasonable adjustments
24
Special consideration
24
Further information
24
Candidate malpractice
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Staff/centre malpractice
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Awarding and reporting
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Student recruitment and progression
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Prior learning and other requirements
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Progression
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Appendices
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Appendix 1: Codes
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Appendix 2: Pearson World-Class Qualification Design Principles 31
Appendix 3: Transferable skills
33
Appendix 4: Glossary
35
Appendix 5: Pseudocode command set
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Appendix 6: Flowchart symbols
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Appendix 7: Taxonomy
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1 About this specification
The Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Computer Science is part of a suite of International GCSE qualifications offered by Pearson. This qualification is not accredited or regulated by any UK regulatory body. This specification includes the following key features. Structure: the Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Computer Science is a linear qualification. Two examinations must be taken in the same series at the end of the course of study. Content: relevant, engaging, up to date and of equivalent standard to Pearson's regulated GCSE in Computer Science. Assessment: 100% external assessment consisting of two papers. A written examination and a practical programming examination, both with questions and tasks designed to be accessible to students of all abilities. Approach: independent learning, problem solving, computational thinking skills, critical thinking skills, real-life examples.
Specification updates
This specification is Issue 1 and is valid for the Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Computer Science examination from 2019. If there are any significant changes to the specification, Pearson will inform centres. Changes will also be posted on our website. For more information please visit qualifications.
Using this specification
This specification has been designed to give guidance to teachers and encourage effective delivery of the qualification. The following information will help you get the most out of the content and guidance. Compulsory content: arranged as six topics in Section 2: Computer Science content. A summary of sub-topics is included at the start of each topic. As a minimum, all the bullet points in the content must be taught. The word `including' in content specifies the detail of what must be covered. Assessments: use a range of material and are not limited to the examples given. Teachers should deliver the qualification using a good range of examples to support the assessment of the content. Depth and breadth of content: teachers should use the full range of content and all the assessment objectives given in Section 2: Computer Science content.
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Qualification aims and objectives
The aims and objectives of this qualification are to enable students to:
? understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including abstraction, decomposition, logic, algorithms and data representation
? analyse problems in computational terms through practical experience of solving such problems, including designing, writing and debugging programs
? think creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and critically
? understand the components that make up digital systems, and how they communicate with one another and with other systems
? understand the impacts of digital technology to the individual and to wider society
? apply mathematical skills relevant to computer science.
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