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For students taking final exams in June 2021, there are changes to the qualification. Please ensure you have referred to the Your guide to the changes for 2021 document
We’ve created a programme of ongoing support to help you prepare your students for success in 2021. This includes online training courses and extra resources for this qualification.
Our A Level Computer Science qualification helps students understand the core academic principles of computer science. Classroom learning is transferred into creating real-world systems through the creation of an independent programming project. Our A Level will develop the student’s technical understanding and their ability to analyse and solve problems using computational thinking.
Specification code: H446 Qualification number: 601/4911/5 First teaching 2015, with first assessment 2017
Our AS Level Computer Science qualification enables students to develop their understanding of and ability to apply fundamental principles of computer science and develops their ability to apply them in real-life contexts. Students will also develop skills, and their ability to in analyse analysing problems and in finding creative solutions by using computational thinking.
Specification code: H046 Qualification number: 601/5030/0 First teaching 2015, with first assessment 2016
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CPD course • Online webinar • FREE • AS and A Level Computer Science - H046, H446
Date: 18 Mar 2021 4pm-5pm
Date: 06 May 2021 4pm-5:30pm
CPD course • Online webinar • £50 • AS and A Level Computer Science - H046, H446
Date: 11 May 2021 4pm-5:30pm
Create a bespoke scheme of work using the extensive range of resources we have provided for each specification.
Each specification has been broken down into statements and mapped to individual teaching activities.