COMPUTER SCIENCE CORE MATHEMATICS A Level Units % of A Level A Level Units % of AS Level Computer Systems (written exam) 40% Paper 1 Data Analysis, Finance, Estimation & Modelling (1.5 hours, 60 marks) 50% Algorithms and programming (written exam) 40% Paper 2A Statistical Techniques (1.5 hours, 60 marks) 50% Programming Project (non-exam assessment) 20% This is a Level 3 Qualification which is equivalent to an AS qualificaton. It is designed to run alongside 3 A Levels to develop student’s mathematical skill-set beyond GCSE and to support the Maths content embedded within their other subjects. Course Outline Super-Curriculum Careers Course Outline Computer Science builds on the skills developed at GCSE. It The school has been runners-up in Core Maths has been designed with the support and Studying Core Maths helps students develop continues to provide insight into, and experience of how computer the Schools Cyber Challenge help of employers and universities to suit students with their quantitative and problem-solving skills. science works, stimulating your curiosity and encouraging you to Competition and we will continue to a range of grades at GCSE mathematics and provide There is a strong focus on mathematical engage with computer science in your everyday life. enter this competition. You will be them with the quantitative skills needed in a wide reasoning and the practical application of able to help run the Year 8 Cyber range of jobs. It is valuable preparation for the mathematics and statistics. It enables students The main elements are: Day within school and also be able quantitative skills needed for many degree and higher- to use mathematics to deepen their Problem solving using computers to help lower years with their degree apprenticeship courses, particularly subjects understanding of the world around them and to Emphasis on computer programming and algorithms programming challenges. such as Psychology, Geography, Business-related support them to make the best decisions. Emphasis on the mathematical skills used to express courses, Sports and Social Sciences, and Natural Success in Core Maths depends on students computational laws and processes e.g. Boolean algebra/logic We have many links with companies Science courses that do not require AS/A Mathematics. committing to learning through collaboration and comparison of the complexity of algorithms supporting your learning. Many universities and apprenticeships are offering and problem solving – both vital for future lower grade requirements to students wanting to study studies and work. In Year 13, you will produce a programming project of your choice, one of these subjects who have gained a Core Maths that allows you to demonstrate your analytical and programming qualification. The main content of Core Maths includes: skills. A Level subjects such as Biology, Psychology, Contact Financial Maths Geography, Economics, Business Studies and P.E Statistics & Probability require application of Mathematics to their subjects Careers Mr M Waller, Subject Leader for Critical Analysis with a range of 10 – 20% of their specifications including Computer Science Modelling using spreadsheets Maths skills. Core Maths will support progress and [email protected] As well as being a very interesting and important degree subject Estimation attainment within these subjects. In a nutshell…Core in its own right and leading to a variety of careers, A Level Maths will help to open many doors to your future! Computer Science is a vital building block for many other With this course we have the flexibility to create subjects. A typical university course in medicine, geography, personalised pathways for students to ensure science, psychology, economics and engineering, for example, will the topics they cover are linked to their other Super-Curriculum use knowledge and techniques covered in A level Computer subjects. Students who have future interests in Science. The problem solving and computation thinking are skills Computing, Economics and Business will have We run a KS5 Maths trip to Florence or Athens at that are transferable to all situations in life. the opportunity to deepen their understanding October half term. of concepts such as modelling and critical path Many companies will sponsor you through Computer Science analysis, whilst students with a passion for areas There will be opportunities to attend STEM inspiration degrees at university as there is a local and global demand for involving data analysis will have the opportunity lectures and take part in STEM competitions through computer scientists. to focus more on application of statistics. Core the year. Maths will be studied in a single year, examined in May of Year 12 and can be taken alongside three A levels. Subject Subject Specific Specific Entry Entry Requirements Contact Requirements 5 or equivalent in Maths at Mrs G Munro, ASL Mathematics & Computing, 6 or equivalent in Mathematics or Computer Science at GCSE. GCSE. [email protected] 0088 09