KS4 Computer Science Handbook - Rainbow International School

SUBJECT: COMPUTER SCIENCE

Teachers:

Mr Lawrence Wasukira

Mr Bhabuu Rajalingam

Hours taught per week:

2 hours

Overview of KS4

Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science learners study the principles and practices of computing and gain confidence in computational thinking and programming. They learn to program by writing computer code and they develop their understanding of the main principles of problem solving using computers.

The syllabus is broad and deep, designed to cover two key concepts namely:

1. Theory of computer science

2. Practical problem-solving and programming

Topics taught in Year 10

Data representation
Communication and internet technologies
Hardware and software
Security
Algorithm design and problem-solving

Topics taught in Year 11

Ethics
Programming
Databases
Practical assessment project