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A Level Computer Science
Our Vision
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Our curriculum is designed to ensure that Meadowhead students: The vision for the department is to provide a balanced and informed curriculum across all key stages in the school. The aim is for the students to be active and engaged users and creators in the emerging digital economy. The curriculum is designed to allow students to have access to both computer Science and Information Technology and make informed choices on how they pursue the subjects as they continue their learning journey through the school. |
Subject Summary |
A high-quality computing education equips students to use computational thinking and creativity to understand and change the world. Computing has deep links with mathematics, science, and design and technology, and provides insights into both natural and artificial systems. |
Key stage 5 (Y12-Y13)
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Year 12 |
Year 13 |
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Term 1 |
Paper 1 Fundamentals of data representation Fundamentals of computer systems Paper 2 Fundamentals of programming Fundamentals of data structures |
Fundamentals of functional programming NEA with the following sections Analysis Documented design Technical solution Techniques used Evaluation |
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Assessment |
End of topic assessments |
End of topic assessments and NEA |
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Term 2: |
Paper 1 Fundamentals of computer organisation and architecture Consequences of uses of computing Paper 2 Fundamentals of algorithms Theory of computation |
Revision for Paper 1 and Paper 2 |
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Assessment |
End of topic assessments |
Past papers |
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Term 3: |
Paper 1 Fundamentals of communication and networking Fundamentals of databases Big Data NEA with the following sections Analysis Documented design Technical solution Techniques used Evaluation |
Revision for Paper 1 and Paper 2 |
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Assessment |
End of topic assessments |
External exam – Paper 1 and paper 2 |
Useful websites
www.computerscienceuk.com
www.computersciencerevise.co.uk
www.bbcbitesize.com
Extra-curricular / enrichment
- Computing Club
- Homework Club
- KS4 Coursework club