Computer Science IGCSE

Exam Board

Cambridge International Examination

SYLLABUS SUMMARY

The aims are to enable students to develop: • computational thinking, that is thinking about what can be computed and how, and includes consideration of the data required. • understanding of the main principles of solving problems by using computers. • understanding that every computer system is made up of sub-systems, which in turn consist of further sub-systems. • understanding of the component parts of computer systems and how they interrelate, including software, data, hardware, communications and people. • skills necessary to apply understanding to solve computer-based problems using a high-level programming language.

SKILLS SUMMARY

• Ability to program with a modular approach in a high level language such as python. • Ability to design an algorithm in pseudo code and flow charts. • Ability to use solve logical problems

Soft skills such as communication, teamwork, flexibility, confidence, problem solving and selfmanagement.

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED

Two examinations. Paper 1 - Theory paper 60% and Paper 2 - Problem solving and programming 40%.

TEXT BOOKS AND/OR OTHER RESOURCES

https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/programmesand-qualifications/cambridge-igcse-9-1-computerscience-0984/ Cambridge University Press IGCSE Computer Science Coursebook