Computing DepartmentFebruary 2015

(revised)

ICT(revised)

Computer Science

OCR GCSE in Computing

3 units

1 examination

2 controlled assessments

Controlled Assessment Units • Practical Investigation (30%)• Programming Project (30%)• Internally assessed and externally moderated.

Examined Unit• 1.5 hour written paper• Externally Assessed

Three Units:

A451: Computer Systems and Programming

A452: Practical Investigation

A453: Programming Project

Fundamentals of computer systems (CS)◦ Definition, importance, reliability, professional standards, maintenance, legislation

Computing hardware ◦ CPU, Binary logic, Types of Memory, Input and output devices, Secondary storage

Software◦ Operating systems functions, Common utility programs, Custom written versus off the

shelf, Open source versus proprietary Representation of data in computer systems ◦ Units, Numbers, Characters, Images, Sound, Instructions

Databases ◦ Concept, features of a DBMS, Relational databases (tables, forms, queries, reports)

Computer communications and networking ◦ Networks (types, topologies, security, policies), The Internet (hardware, IP addressing)

Programming◦ Algorithms (pseudo code, flow diagram), Programming languages (high level, machine

code), Control Flow (sequence, selection, iteration), Handing data in algorithms, Testing)

Practical Activity◦ Planning and carry out the

practical investigation

Effectiveness and Efficiency◦ Selection and use of suitable

techniques◦ Efficiency of techniques used

Technical Understanding◦ Demonstration of

understanding of concepts/terminology/ information

Testing, Evaluation and Conclusion

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Programming Techniques◦ Understanding and skills

in writing programs to solve a problem

Design◦ Design for a solution to

a problem

Development◦ Creating a coded

solution

Testing and Evaluation◦ Testing a solution and

evaluating it against success criteria

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Edexcel GCSE in ICT

2 units

1 examination

1 controlled assessment

Examined Unit (40%) 1.5 hour written paper Externally Assessed

Controlled Assessment (60%) Internally assessed and externally moderated

Examined Unit

Unit 1: Living in a Digital World

Controlled Assessment Unit

Unit 2: Using Digital Tools

If you choose ICT or Computer Science as one of your options:

An real interest in the subject Keen to learn new skills Pride in presenting work well Self-motivation Ability to work independently

It is enjoyable It is challenging Allows creativity You will learn new skills that are useful:

at work

in education

in life in general

In this unit students will: Explore how digital technology impacts on people’s lives, organisations and society. Learn about current and emerging digital technologies and the issues raised by

their use in a range of contexts Develop awareness of the risks that are inherent in using ICT and the features of

safe, secure and responsible practice.

Personal digital devices- PC, Camera, Camcorders, Games consoles, Home entertainment systems, Media players, Navigational aids

Connectivity- Device to device, broadcast, digital data

Online Communities- Social networking, Online work spaces, VLEs, Reference sites, Social book marking change management

Issues- Security, Privacy, Health and safety, Legal and ethical, Environmental. Data security, Software updating

Operating Online- WWW, Identification and authentication, Online accounts, Personal spaces, Profiling, Data protection

Online goods and services- Online shops, Booking systems, Banking, Financial services, Education, Gaming, News, Auctions, Streaming, Entertainment services

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A practical unit that lets students:

broaden and enhance their ICT skills and capability. work with a range of digital tools and techniques to produce effective ICT solutions Reflect critically on their own and others’ used of ICT Adopt safe, secure and responsible practice

Research and information gathering- Differentiate between data and information, Use secondary sources, Use primary sources, Use databases

Modelling- Adapt and enhance spreadsheet models, use models

Working effectively and safely- Manage files, Manage themselves and their work, Quality assurance, Adherence to legislation

Digital publishing- Design digital products, Prepare and organise different types of digital content, develop digital products

Evaluating outcomes- Review outcomes, Working collaboratively, Self-Review

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Activity 1◦ Research

Activity 2◦ Modelling

Activity 3◦ Digital publishing

Activity 4◦ Evaluation

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