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IGCSE Computer Science

Aims

The IGCSE in Computer Science qualification enables students to:

Understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including abstraction, decomposition, logic, algorithms and data representation.
Analyse problems in computational terms through practical experience of solving such problems, including designing, writing and debugging programs.
Think creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and critically.
Understand the components that make up digital systems, and how they communicate with one another and with other systems.
Understand the impacts of digital technology to the individual and to wider society.
Apply mathematical skills relevant to computer science.

Content Summary

Problem solving
Programming
Data
Computers
Communication and the internet
The bigger picture

How is it assessed?

The IGCSE in Biology is assessed by two external papers, one of which is a practical assessment carried out on a computer system using a programing language of choice. Both papers are 50% of the total mark

Paper 1: Principles of Computer Science – A 2 hour written exam with a mix of multiple-choice, short open-response, open-response and extended open-response answer questions.

Paper 2: Application of Computational Thinking – A 3 hour practical exam with a choice of using one of three programming languages available – Python, C# and Java.

Exam Information

The IGCSE Computer Science external exams only take place in May/June of the academic year.

All exams will be supervised and taken at an examination centre local to you. Parents/guardians need to ensure that the exam centre they choose as the capabilities to administer a Computer Science practical exam.

Palm Global Academy can assist all students/parents in locating an exam centre near to you. Please see the External Exams Policy for more details.