This course is designed to be more theoretically challenging and is suited to those who plan to enter a computing profession or go on to do a computing or IT degree. It will require students to be able to work independently.
This course is designed to be more theoretically challenging and is suited to those who plan to enter a computing profession or go on to do a computing or IT degree. It will require students to be able to work independently.
Wood Green Academy is one of Sandwell’s longest-established and highest-achieving Sixth Form Centres.
Course Overview
Entry Requirements
Assessment Information
Progression Route
How do I prepare?
Course Overview
This course is designed to be more theoretically challenging and is suited to those who plan to enter a computing profession or go on to do a computing or IT degree. It will require students to be able to work independently.
Topics Covered
H446/01
A – Level
40%
2 hour 30 mins Exam
Computer Systems
Students learn about how computers function/operate, how data is stored and the impact of using computers
– Characteristics of contemporary processors
– Software and development
– Exchanging data
– Data types structures and algorithms
– Legal, moral and ethical issues
H446/02
A – Level
40%
2 hour 30 mins Exam
Algorithms and programming
Students learn about different ways to approach a problem, different types of algorithm and programming skills/techniques
– Elements of computational thinking
– Problem solving and programming
– Algorithms to solve problems and standard algorithms
H446/03-04
A – Level
20%
Coursework
Programming Project
Students design and develop their own project to solve a problem of their own design/choice.
– Definition, investigation and analysis
– Design
– Software development and testing
– Documentation
– Evaluation
– The written report
Course Leader of Computer Science
Mr Taylor
Entry Requirements
Sixth Form Entry Criteria:
A minimum of 5 9-5 GCSE grades, which must include a grade 5 or above in either English Language or English Literature.
Special Entry Requirements:
GCSE Maths 5+
GCSE Computer Science 5+ (if studied)
Students must be prepared to work long hours outside lesson time to regularly review the topics covered.
Computer Scence 5Maths 5
Assessment Information
Both Units 1 and 2 are externally assessed examinations in Year 13, and Unit 3/4 is an internally assessed and moderated coursework Unit.
Assessment
Topic Area
Duration
Value
Exam
Computer Systems
2 hour 30 minutes
40%
Exam
Computer Systems
2 hour 30 minutes
40%
Coursework
Programming Project
Students develop and design their own project to solve a problem of their own design/choice.
20%
Progression Route
This qualification supports progression into further/higher education, training or employment into Computer Analyst, Software Developer/Engineer, Computer Programmer, Computer Games Developer, Computer Network Architect, and Website Developer.
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