Wrenn School – A Creative Education Trust School



Computer ScienceSubjectComputer ScienceQualificationGCSEExam BoardAQACourse Leader Mrs GryspeerdtCourse summaryThis course allows students to understand the fundamental components of modern computing technology. This course is aimed at students who have a solid aptitude in problem solving and computer programming. It has traditionally been aimed at students with a strength in maths and science. What will students learn?3061970-10985500 1 Fundamentals of algorithms2 Programming3 Fundamentals of data representation4 Computer systems5 Fundamentals of computer networks6 Fundamentals of cyber security7 Ethical, legal and environmental impact of digital technology on wider society, including issues of privacy8 Aspects of software developmentHow will students be assessed?Students undertake 2 exams :Paper 1 – Computational thinking and problem solving – 50% of GCSEPaper 2 – Computer systems, networks, Cyber security, Ethical and Legal issues and software development – 50% of GCSEWho should study Computer Science?Strong maths and problem solving skills Interested in computers and how they workStudents who achieve a good Computing grade in year 9 Interested in studying a computing related subject in further education Interested in the following careersGames Developer, Web Designer, Web Developer, Digital Copyrighters, Secondary School teacher, Web Content Manager, it Training and Network Engineer. ................
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