GCSE COMPUTER SCIENCE OCR Specification J 277 Computer

GCSE COMPUTER SCIENCE OCR Specification J 277

Computer Science You may be familiar with the use of computers and other related technology. � However, this course will give you an insight into what goes on ‘behind the scenes’, learning how computers work. �

Through this qualification… � Through the study of computer programming you will develop lots of skills: �Critical thinking, �Analysis �Problem-solving � Programming gives you a fun and interesting way to develop these skills, which can be transferred to other subjects and even applied in day-to-day life.

Preparation for further study The course provides excellent preparation for those students who want to study or work in areas related to Computer Science. � But the skills developed are transferable to other career paths too such as engineering, financial and resource management, science and medicine. � The impact of information technologies continues to grow. Having an understanding of these will improve future employability, �

The Units Computer systems (50%) � This is assessed by a written paper, which has a mixture of short- and long answer questions Computational thinking, algorithms and programming (50%) � This is assessed by a written paper, which has a mixture of short- and long answer questions, some of which require students to write program code.

For more information � Speak to Mr Hanson � See the course specification: search OCR J 277