GCSE Computer Science
The Computer Science GCSE equips students with essential skills in programming, problem-solving, and understanding computer systems. The course is assessed through two exams at the end of Year 11: Computer Systems (50%) and Computational Thinking, Algorithms, and Programming (50%), both non-calculator papers. Students also complete a formal programming project, typically at the end of Year 10, to reinforce practical coding skills.
It is assessed across two parts:
Component One: Computer Systems (Exam 50%)
Component Two: Computational Thinking, Algorithms and Programming (Exam 50%)
Programming Project: Formal requirement
Component One and Two will be sat at the end of Year 11. Both exams are non-calculator papers. The programming project is usually completed at the end of Year 10.
Assessment in Year 11 (Internal PPEs)
Dates to be decided.
The class teacher will notify students what topics are to be assessed in each PPE in lessons closer to the time.
GCSE Computer Science School VLE page
Craig’n’Dave https://youtu.be/7Up7DIPkTzo?si=33Z3btngZ5CvYMi
Exam board website: https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse/computer-science-j277-from-2020/
BBC Bitesize Website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zmtchbk