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Content Overview Assessment
Overview
• Computational thinking, Computational thinking, 50% of total GCSE
algorithms and algorithms and
programming programming (02)
• Algorithms* 80 marks
• Programming
techniques 1 hour and 30 minutes
• Producing robust
programs Written paper
• Computational logic (no calculators allowed)
translators and facilities
of languages
• Data representation

PLEASE NOTE: You are most likely to enjoy the subject if you have a
real interest in how computers work and if you are a logical thinker and
enjoy problem solving. The subject is underpinned with mathematical
knowledge, and you should take this into consideration before opting
for this course. Students will need to meet the requirements of the
examinations, and also to show a commitment and a willingness to learn.

Some jobs related to Computer Science are:
System Analyst, Software Developer, Social Media Manager, Computer
Games Tester, Data Entry Clerk, IT Project Manager.

“I left SMCC with a set of GCSE’S I never thought I would
achieve. I left with a clear direction of where I was going
and who I was going to be, but now at 23, my life has taken a
completely different direction. I graduated from Petroc with
a Level 3 Public Services with a Merit and then went onto
University where I graduated in Public Services and Outdoor
Education. Since leaving university, and having a career
change I have focused on writing and performing music.
It was always a passion of mine, yet something I never

followed. I am on a completely different path, performing
and writing music live all over the place, and enjoying every
second of what I do.”

- Former Student

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