KS4 Computer Science
Exam Board: AQA
AQA GCSE Computer Science
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Units Studied:
- Algorithms
- Programming Basics and Techniques (Python)
- Data Representation
- Computer Systems
- Computer Networks
- Cyber Security
- Databases and SQL
- Digital Technology
Paper 1: Computational Thinking and Programming Skills
What's assessed:
- Algorithm
- Programming Basics and Techniques (Python)
How it's assessed:
- Written exam: 2 hours
- 90 marks
- 50% of GCSE
Paper 2: Computing Concepts
What's assessed:
3. Data Representation
4. Computer Systems
5. Computer Networks
6. Cyber Security
7. Databases and SQL
8. Digital Technology
How it's assessed:
- Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes
- 90 marks
- 50% of GCSE