Eduqas A Level Computer Science

http://computing.smestow.org

Topics studied:

Component 1

Data Structures

Logical Operations

Algorithms and Programs

Principles of programming

System Analysis

System Design

Software Engineering

Program Construction

Economic, moral, legal, ethical, and cultural issues relating to Computer Science

Component 2

Hardware and Communication

Data Transmissions

Data Representation and Data Types

Organisation and Structure of Data

Databases and Distributed Systems

The Operating System

The need for different types of software systems and their attributes

Data security and integrity processes

Component 3

Discussion

Investigation

Design

Prototype

Post-prototype refinement of design

Software Development

Testing

Evaluation

Examination Board:

Eduqas – QAN: 601/5302/7; 601/5031/2

Assessment Structure:

Component 1: Programming and System Development – Written exam 2Hour 45Minute

Component 2: Computer Architecture, Data, Communication, and Applications – Written exam 2Hour

45Minute.

Component 3: Programmed Solution to a problem – Non-examined assessment.

The external examinations will take place May/June in Year 13.

The internally assessed non-examined assessment work is completed during Year 13.

Subject specific websites to support revision and independent learning:

http://computing.smestow.org

http://theteacher.info

http://www.teach-ict.com/2016/A_Level_Computing/OCR_H446/OCR_H446_home.html

http://www.gojimo.com/a-level-computing/

Recommended subject guides:

http://www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/computer-science/as-a-level/Alevel-Computer-Science-Teacher-

Handbook.pdf?language_id=1&dotcache=no&dotcache=refresh

http://www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/computer-science/as-a-level/AS-Computer-Science-Teacher-

Handbook.pdf?language_id=1&dotcache=no&dotcache=refresh

http://theteacher.info

Additional Information:

Quantitative Skills in Business

Component 1: Programming and System Development: 2 hour 45 minutes

40% of the qualification

This component investigates programs, data structures, algorithms, logic, programming methodologies and

the impact of computer science on society

Component 2: Computer Architecture, Data, Communication, and Applications: 2 hours 45 minutes

40% of the qualification

This component investigates computer architecture, communication, data representation, organisation and

structure of data, programs, algorithms and software applications.

Component 3: Programmed Solution to a Problem. Non Examined Assessment

20% of Qualification

Candidates discuss, investigate, design, prototype, refine and implement, test and evaluate a computerised

solution to a problem chosen by the candidate which must be solved using original code (programming).

This is a substantial piece of work, undertaken over an extended period of time.

Independent home learning

Computer Science uses a flipped learning approach to teaching Components 1 and 2 – you will be expected

to do a considerable amount of pre-learning at home in preparation for lessons alongside graded exercises

each week. A Level is a big step from GCSE and you will be doing around 5 hours independent study per

week.

Curriculum Map

Year 12 Computer Science

Year 13 Computer Science

Component 1 Component 2

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1) Data Structures 1) Hardware and Communication

2) Data Transmission

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2) Logical Operations 3) Data Representation and Data Types

4) Organisation and Structure of Data

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3) Algorithms and Programs

4) Principles of Programming 5) Databases and Distributed Systems

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5) Systems Analysis

6) System Design

6) The Operating System

7) The need for different types of software systems and

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7) Software Engineering

8) Program Construction

9) Economic, Moral, Legal, Ethical, and Cultural Issues

8) Data security and integrity processes

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Mock Examination and

Component 3 –

The Discussion

Revision and Mock Examination

Component 1 Component 2 Component 3

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2) Logical Operations

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2) Data Transmission Programmed Project

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3) Algorithms and Programs

4) Principles of Programming

3) Data Representation and Data

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4) Organisation and Structure of Data

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5) Systems Analysis

6) System Design 5) Databases and Distributed Systems Programmed Project

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7) Software Engineering

8) Program Construction

9) Economic, Moral, Legal, Ethical,

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6) The Operating System

7) The need for different types of

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8) Data security and integrity

processes

Programmed Project

Deadline: Easter

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Revision Revision Revision

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