{"id":10,"date":"2023-05-29T20:23:35","date_gmt":"2023-05-29T20:23:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/?page_id=10"},"modified":"2024-01-12T09:22:58","modified_gmt":"2024-01-12T09:22:58","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/","title":{"rendered":"Edexcel iGCSE Computer Science"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"responsive-tabs\">\n<h2 class=\"tabtitle\">Algorithms<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tabcontent\">\n\n<h3>Topic 1: Algorithms<\/h3>\n<div class=\"arconix-column-one-third\">\n<p><strong>Introduction to Algorithms<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/algorithms\/\">Algorithms<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/decomposition\/\">Decomposition<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/flowcharts\/\">Flowcharts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/pseudocode\/\">Pseudocode, Program Code &amp; Written Descriptions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"arconix-column-one-third\">\n<p><strong>Searching\u00a0 &amp; Sorting Algorithms<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/bubble-sort\/\">Bubble Sort<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/merge-sort\/\">Merge Sort<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/linear-search\/\">Linear Search<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/binary-search\/\">Binary Search<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/p>\n<div class=\"arconix-column-one-third\">\n<p><strong>Decomposition &amp; Abstraction<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/functions-procedures\/\">Subprograms<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/abstraction\/\">Abstraction<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><h2 class=\"tabtitle\">Coding<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tabcontent\">\n\n<h3>Topic 2: Python Coding<\/h3>\n<div class=\"arconix-column-one-third\">\n<p><strong>Programming\u00a0<\/strong><b>Fundamentals &amp; Constructs<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/constants-variables\/\">Variables &amp; Constants<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/sequencing-and-selection\/\">Sequencing &amp; Selection (If &amp; switch statements)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/definite-iteration-for-loops\/\">Definite Iteration<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/indefinite-iteration\/\">Indefinite Iteration<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/arithmetic-relational-logical-operators\/\">Arithmetic, Relational &amp; Logical Operators<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Error Handling &amp; Validation<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/programming-error-types\/\">Error Types<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/types-of-testing\/\">Types of Testing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/test-plans-data\/\">Test Plans &amp; Test Data<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/debugging-techniques\/\">Debugging Techniques<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/trace-tables\/\">Trace Tables<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/verification-validation\/\">Verification &amp; Validation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"arconix-column-one-third\">\n<p><strong>Data Types<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/python-strings\/\">Strings<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/python-integer-data-type\/\">Integer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/python-float-data-type\/\">Float<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/python-boolean-data-type\/\">Boolean<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Data Structures<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/one-dimensional-arrays\/\">1 Dimensional Arrays<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/2-dimensional-arrays\/\">2 Dimensional Arrays<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/dictionaries\/\">Dictionaries<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/records\/\">Records<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"arconix-column-one-third\">\n<p><strong>Advanced Topics<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/functions-procedures\/\">Functions &amp; Procedures<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/python-string-methods-manipulation\/\">Strings Methods &amp; String Manipulation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Programming Challenges<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/python\/\">Python Programming Unit<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/p>\n\n<\/div><h2 class=\"tabtitle\">Data<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tabcontent\">\n\n<h3>Topic 3: Data Representation<\/h3>\n<div class=\"arconix-column-one-third\">\n<p><strong>Binary &amp; Hexadecimal<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/binary-numbers\/\">Binary Numbers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/negative-numbers-in-binary\/\">Negative Numbers in Binary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/hexadecimal-numbers\/\">Hexadecimal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/binary-addition\/\">Binary Addition<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/binary-shifts\/\">Binary Shifts &amp; Overflow<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"arconix-column-one-third\">\n<p><strong>Data Representation<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/ascii-extended-ascii-unicode\/\">ASCII &amp; Unicode<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/black-white-image-representation\/\">B&amp;W Images<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/grayscale-image-representation\/\">Grayscale Images<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/color-images-in-binary\/\">Color Images<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/image-compression\/\">Image Compression<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/encoding-sound\/\">Sound Representation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/encoding-compressing-video\/\">Encoding &amp; Compression Video<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/binary-denary-prefixes\/\">Binary &amp; Denary Prefixes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/calculating-file-sizes\/\">Calculating file sizes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"arconix-column-one-third\">\n<p><strong>Encryption<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/pigpen-cipher\/\">Pigpen Cypher<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/caesar-cipher\/\">Caesar Cipher<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/vigenere-cipher\/\">Vigenere Cipher<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/rail-fence-cipher\/\">Rail Fence Cipher<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/cryptanalysis\/\">Cryptanalysis<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Logic<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/ibcs\/logic-gates-truth-tables\/\">Logic Gates<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/logic-statements-truth-tables\/\">Truth Tables &amp; Logic Statements<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/p>\n\n<\/div><h2 class=\"tabtitle\">Computers<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tabcontent\">\n\n<h3>Topic 4: Hardware, Software &amp; The CPU<\/h3>\n<div class=\"arconix-column-one-third\">\n<p><strong>Computer Models<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/input-process-output-model\/\">Input-Process-Output Model<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/sequential-parallel-multi-agent-models\/\">Sequential, Parallel &amp; Multi-agent Models<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/von-neumann-architecture\/\">Von Neumann Architecture<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/fetch-execute-cycle\/\">Fetch &#8211; Execute Cycle<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>High &amp; Low Level Languages<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/high-low-level-languages\/\">High &amp; Low Level Languages<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/compilers-interpreters-assemblers-translators\/\">Compilers, Interpreters, Assemblers &amp; Translators<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"arconix-column-one-third\">\n<p><strong>Hardware<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/von-neumann-architecture\/\">CPU &amp; Registers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/primary-storage-devices\/\">Main Memory (Primary Storage)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/secondary-storage-devices\/\">Secondary Storage<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/input-devices\/\">Input Devices<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/output-devices\/\">Output Devices<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/cpu-performance-factors\/\">CPU Performance Factors<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/embedded-devices\/\">Embedded Devices<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Software<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/bios\/\">BIOS &amp; MBR<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/types-of-user-interface\/\">CLI, GUI &amp; WIMP<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/operating-systems\/\">Operating Systems<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/utility-software\/\">System \/ Utility Software<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/application-software\/\">Application Software<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/modelling-software\/\">Modelling Software<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"arconix-column-one-third\">\n<p><strong>Storage Devices<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/magnetic-storage-devices\/\">Magnetic Storage Devices<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/optical-storage-devices\/\">Optical Storage Devices<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/solid-state-storage-devices\/\">Electrical\u00a0 Storage Devices<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/cloud-storage\/\">Cloud Storage<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/backing-up-data\/\">Backups<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/online-offline-onsite-offsite-backups\/\">Online, Offline, Onsite &amp; Offsite Backups<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/p>\n\n<\/div><h2 class=\"tabtitle\">Networking<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tabcontent\">\n\n<h3>Topic 5: Networking and the internet<\/h3>\n<div class=\"arconix-column-one-third\">\n<p><strong>Networks<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/introduction-to-networking\/\">Introduction to networking<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/types-of-networks\/\">Types of networks &#8211; LAN,WAN,PAN<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/network-topologies\/\">Network Topologies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/network-hardware\/\">Network Hardware<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/client-server-vs-peer-to-peer-networks\/\">Client server vs Peer to Peer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/servers\/\">Servers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/wired-networks\/\">Wired Networks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/wireless-networks\/\">Wireless Networks<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Network Speeds<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/data-segments-packets-frames\/\">Data, Segments, Packets &amp; Frames<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/network-protocols\/\">Network Protocols<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/network-layers\/\">Network Stacks &amp; Layers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/mobile-communication-standards\/\">Mobile communication standards (3G,4G,5G, Bluetooth, Wifi)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"arconix-column-one-third\">\n<p><strong>Internet &amp; World\u00a0 Wide Web<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/the-internet-vs-world-wide-web\/\">Internet vs WWW<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/ipv4-ipv6-and-mac-addresses\/\">IP v4, IPv6 &amp; MAC Addresses<\/a><\/li>\n<li>HTTP &amp; HTML<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/urls-dns-and-dns-resolution\/\">URLS, DNS &amp; Address resolution<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/components-of-the-world-wide-web\/\">Components of the World Wide Web<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Internet Protocols<\/li>\n<li>Internet Hardware<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"arconix-column-one-third\">\n<p><strong>Network Security<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Validation &amp; authentication<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/network-threats\/\">Network security threats<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/network-hardening-measures\/\">Protecting networks<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/p>\n\n<\/div><h2 class=\"tabtitle\">Ethics &amp; Legalilities<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tabcontent\">\n\n<h3>Topic 6: The bigger picture<\/h3>\n<div class=\"arconix-column-one-third\">\n<p><strong>Ethical Issues &amp; responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Environmental Impact<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/positive-environment-impacts-of-technology\/\">Positive Environment Impacts of Technology<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/negative-environmental-impacts\/\">Negative Environmental Impacts of Technology<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/privacy\/\">Privacy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/ieee-code-of-ethics\/\">IEEE Code of Ethics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/inclusion-for-those-with-disabilities\/\">Disability Inclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/gender-inclusion\/\">Gender Inclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/digital-divide\/\">Digital Divide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Legal Considerations<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/copyright\/\">Copyright<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/software-licencing\/\">Software Licensing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/computer-usage-laws\/\">Computer Usage Laws<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"arconix-column-one-third\">\n<p><strong>Current Trends<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/artificial-intelligence\/\">Artificial Intelligence<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/benefits-of-ai\/\">Benefits of AI<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/drawbacks-of-ai\/\">Drawbacks of AI<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/quantum-computing\/\">Quantum Computing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/dna-computing\/\">DNA Computing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnlearn.uk\/edexcel-igcse-computer-science\/nano-computing\/\">Nano Computing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/p>\n\n<\/div><h2 class=\"tabtitle\">Exams<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tabcontent\">\n\n<h3>Examination Information<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Paper 1: Principles of Computer Science (50%)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 Hours<\/li>\n<li>Paper Based<\/li>\n<li>Mixture of question types &#8211; Multiple choice, short answer, extended response<\/li>\n<li>Content from all units in the course, including some programming \/ algorithm related questions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Paper 2: Application of Computational Thinking (50%)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3 Hours<\/li>\n<li>Computer Based<\/li>\n<li>Python , C# or Java (We will be doing Python!)<\/li>\n<li>Mixture of question types &#8211; Multiple choice, short answer, extended response and <em>task based answers<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Pseudocode reference document will be available in the exam.<\/li>\n<li>Mostly programming and algorithms, though can be linked to the data, programming, logic statements &amp; testing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><h2 class=\"tabtitle\">Resources<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tabcontent\">\n\n<h3>Resources<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aicurriculum.co.uk\/courses\/3\">AI assisted Revision Resources<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/qualifications.pearson.com\/content\/dam\/pdf\/International%20GCSE\/computer-science\/2017\/specification-and-sample-assessments\/international-gcse-in-Computer-Science-Specification.pdf\">Edexcel IGCSE Computer Science Syllabus<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1y2iMKqssNCWscVfTs9JYE8cqhOKAI3yRe-l6LOzjDBI\/edit?usp=sharing\">Course Introduction Presentation<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<span class=\"arconix-highlight arconix-highlight-yellow\">*** Sign up now for learnlearn&#8217;s<strong> free<\/strong> interactive revision platform <a href=\"https:\/\/revise.learnlearn.uk\">revise.learnlearn.uk<\/a>. 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