Computer Science KS4

GCSE Computer Science (9-1)

Exam Board: OCR : GCSE Computer Science Specification

Unit 1 – Computer Systems (50% of total GCSE)
Written paper, 80 marks, 1 hour and 30 minutes

1.1	Systems Architecture
1.2	Memory & Storage
1.3	Networks
1.4	System Security
1.5	System Software
1.6	Ethical, legal, cultural and environmental concerns

 

Unit 2 – Computational Thinking, Algorithms & Programming (50% of total GCSE)

Written paper, 80 marks, 1 hour and 30 minutes 

2.1	Algorithms
2.2	Programming techniques
2.3	Producing robust programs
2.4	Computational logic
2.5	Translators & facilities of languages

 

Any parents or students who would like more information about the course should contact Mrs Ahmed who will be happy to answer any questions.