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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