Overview
In Year 11, pupils will continue with their studies in computing.
For more information regarding the curriculum, please contact Mr Bell.
Curriculum
During the school year, the following curriculum activities will take place.
Y11 – OCR GCSE Computing
A451 – Computer Systems and Programming, exam assessment worth 40% of a student’s final grade.
| Autumn (Term 1 & 2) |
Spring (Term 3 & 4) |
Summer (Term 5 & 6) |
| Topic 1: Computer Systems | ||
| Topic 2: Hardware | ||
| Topic 3: Software | ||
| Topic 4: Data Representation | ||
| Topic 5: Databases | ||
| Topic 6: Networks | ||
A452 – Practical Investigation. This is a controlled assessment where students have to carry out an investigative task set by the exam board. The unit is worth 30% of a student’s final grade and takes place during terms 1 and 2.