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