Students will be expected to apply the skills developed while studying the subject in year 9. The following techniques will be covered:
Input and outputs
‘For’ and ‘while’ loops.
Selection
Lists
String arrays
Dictionaries
Advanced lists
File handling
Theory (A451)
Students will cover the following areas:
|
An investigative computing task, chosen from a list provided by OCR, which assesses the following:
Research
Technical understanding
Investigative task
Analysis of problem
Historical perspective
Use of technical skills
Recommendations/evaluation.
Theory (A451)
Students will cover the following areas:
|
Revision for exam:
Topics will cover:
Programming
Algorithms
Programming Languages
Control flow in imperative languages
Handling data in algorithms
Testing
Data Representation
Data representation of the following forms:
Units
Numbers
Character
Images
Sound
Instructions
Computing Hardware
The central processing unit (CPU)
Binary Logic
Memory
Input and output devices
Secondary storage
Databases
Database concept
The Database Management System
Relational Databases
Networks
Computer Systems
Defining computing systems
Importance of computing systems
Reliability
Development, use and maintenance
Ethical, environmental and legal consideration when creating computer systems.
|
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/z34k7ty
http://www.cambridgegcsecomputing.org
A453 Moodle support page available from:
http://vle.hodgson.lancs.sch.uk
|
Assessment:
Exam questions on theory covered.
A453 CAU
|
Assessment:
Exam questions on theory covered.
A452 CAU
|
Assessment:
Exam questions on theory covered.
|
Students exercise books
http://www.cambridgegcsecomputing.org.
My Revision Notes OCR Computing for GCSE Computer Systems and Programming
|
Homework:
Theory topics will be set for students to complete for homework.
|
Homework:
Theory topics will be set for students to complete for homework.
|
Homework:
Theory topics will be set for students to complete for homework.
|
|