GCSE Computer Science explores the fundamental computing principles such as logic and algorithmic design. Students learn how to analyse problems as well as design, code and debug their own computer problems using Python. Students learn how computer systems work such and how they communicate with each other. They will also explore how technology has an impact on individuals and the wider society.
| Year | Term | Topic | Type Of Assessment | Assessment Window |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Autumn | Programming Practice (Component 02) | Keyword Knowledge Retrieval | W/B – 3rd October 2022 |
| System Architecture (Component 01) | Independent Programming Task | W/B – 17th October 2022 | ||
| Mid-Point Assessment: CPU & Von Neumann Architecture | W/B – 5th December 2022 | |||
| End of Unit Assessment: System Architecture | W/B – 19th December 2022 | |||
| Spring | Data Representation (Component 01) | Knowledge Retrieval: Binary and Hexadecimal | W/B – 23rd January 2023 | |
| Design, Testing, IDEs/ Logic Gates/ Algorithms (Component 02) | End of Unit Assessment: Data Representation | W/B – 6th February 2023 | ||
| Applying Knowledge to Practice: Logic Gates | W/B – 13th March 2023 | |||
| End of Unit Assessment: Component 02 | W/B – 27th March 2023 | |||
| Summer | Programming Practice (Component 02) | Applying Knowledge to Practice: Algorithms – Pseudocode | W/B – 24th April 2023 | |
| Independent Programming Task: Design, Develop, Test | W/B – 22nd May 2023 | |||
| Networks (Component 01) | Keyword Knowledge Retrieval | W/B – 19th June 2023 | ||
| End of Unit Assessment: Networks | W/B – 17th July 2023 | |||
| 11 | Autumn | Networks (Component 01) | Keyword Knowledge Retrieval | W/B – 19th September 2022 |
| Data Representation/Ethical, Legal, Environmental Issues (Component 01) | End of Unit Assessment: Networks | W/B – 17th October 2022 | ||
| Knowledge Quiz: Data Representation | W/B – 14th November 2022 | |||
| Extended Writing Knowledge Task: 6/8 Mark Answer | W/B – 19th December 2022 | |||
| Spring | Programming Practice (Component 02) | Independent Programming Task | W/B – 16th January 2023 | |
| End of Unit Assessment: Programming Concepts | W/B – 6th February 2023 | |||
| Algorithms/ Algorithms in Programming (Component 02) | Applying Knowledge to Practice: Searching and Sorting Algorithms | W/B – 6th March 2023 | ||
| Applying Knowledge to Practice: Writing Algorithms | W/B – 20th March 2023 | |||
| Summer | Knowledge Consolidation: Computer Systems (Component 01) | Knowledge Retrieval: CPU & Von Neumann Architecture | W/B – 24th April 2023 | |
| End of Unit Assessment | W/B – 8th May 2023 | |||
| Component 01: Computer Systems | External Exam (1 hour 30 minutes – 80 Marks) | Friday 19th May 2023 (PM) | ||
| Component 02: Computational Thinking, Algorithms & Programming | External Exam (1 hour 30 minutes – 80 Marks) | Thursday 25th May 2033 (PM) |