Computer Science - only if studied Computing in Y9 GCSE

GCSEYear 10-11 | Section C - Free Choice Subjects

GCSE Computer Science (9-1)

OCR - J277

GCSE Computer Science is engaging and practical, encouraging creativity and problem solving. It develops students’ understanding and application of the core concepts in Computer Science. Students also analyse problems in computational terms and devise creative solutions by designing, writing, testing, and evaluating programs.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

COMPONENT 01 - COMPUTER SYSTEMS:

Students are introduced to the central processing unit (CPU), computer memory and storage, data representation, wired and wireless networks, network topologies, system security and system software. They also study ethical, legal, cultural, and environmental concerns associated with computer science.

COMPONENT 02 - COMPUTATIONAL THINKING, ALGORITHMS, AND PROGRAMMING:

Students apply knowledge and understanding gained in component 01. They develop skills and understanding in computational thinking: algorithms, programming techniques, producing robust programs, computational logic, and translators.

BEYOND GCSE

OCR Computer Science GCSE leads into OCR Computer Science A Level. A Level Computer Science expands from the GCSE’s components 01 and 02, whilst also offering a Programming project for component 03.

OPPORTUNITIES

In Year 10, students will have the opportunity to sit the BEBRAS Computer Challenge and the OUCC (the Oxford University Computer Challenge) as well as experience a trip to the Retro Computer Museum.

In Year 11, students will have the opportunity to sit the BEBRAS and the OUCC, as well as experience a local Hackathon.

EXAM % Details

01 Computer systems 50 1 hr 30 mins written exam paper

02 Computational thinking, algorithms, and programming 50 1 hr 30 mins written exam paper