COMPUTER SCIENCE KEY STAGE 4 CURRICULUM INFO
What is the qualification?
A GCSE graded 9 - 1
What will I be doing on the course? How will it be structured?
Three components, two of which are examination and the third a non examination assessment. Theory on topics such as networks, security, computational logic, data types and programming skills.
Assessment
Two examinations for component for 1 and 2 which will take place at the end of Year 11. During the autumn term a 20 hour non-examination assessment where they have to solve a programming problem.
What skills do I need to develop to be successful at this course?
Problem solving, independence and time management are just a couple of skills. You will build on your knowledge from Key Stage 3.
What could I use this qualification for?
You could continue to study the subject at Key Stage 5. The skills you learnt in problem solving could be applied in other subject.