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Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9–1)

Computer Science
best prepares your students for A-Level

The Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Computer Science qualification reflects the fast-changing
world of Computer Science. It helps students develop the computational skills they need to
progress to A level and beyond.

 We do not compromise on content, giving students breadth of knowledge for GCE.

 Practical, on-screen assessments provide a fully immersive coding experience and


prepares students to think programmatically - the closest experience to A level AQA Paper 1.

 Topics unique to Pearson Edexcel at GCSE are a steppingstone to the study of A level AQA
e.g ‘The meaning of the stored program concept’, ‘The Fetch-Execute cycle and the role of
registers within it’, ‘Units’ and ‘Signed binary using two’s complement’.

 Practical programming with a focus on Python is ideal preparation


for A level OCR coursework to independently solve a real-life problem.

Our GCSE (9–1) Computer Science qualification offers an exciting, practical focus on
real-life programming, developing skills relevant to the future.

 Practical, on-screen assessments create an interactive coding environment that


readies students for advanced programming tasks without the need for internet access.

 Python used as the programming language to simplify delivery and allow focus.

 Exam questions expertly ramped for a gradual increase in difficulty, helping build
confidence for students.

 Comprehensive teacher support through our materials and the expertise of our
subject advisor, Tim Brady.

 Schools choose their own IDE for delivery and the on-screen exam.
Find out more about switching today!

Prepare your students for Level 3


Did you know
with Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) that Pearson Edexcel
Computer Science GCSE (9-1) Computer
Science is also excellent
progression for
other Level 3
BTEC qualifications?

 The externally assessed units


1, 3 and 4 in the BTEC National
Computing pathway are directly
relatable to the GCSE Computer
T-Level
Science course content.
 Elements of the T-Level in
 Pearson Edexcel Computer Science Digital Production, Design and
GCSE has relevance to both the Development are directly
externally (unit 11) and the internally addressed by the subject
(Unit 4, 7 and 8) assessed units of knowledge and experience of the
work of Btec National IT suite. GCSE Computer Science course. One
of the written examinations and the
Find out more ‘Employer Set Project are Python
based programming.

Find out more

At The Perse School, we were looking for a GCSE qualification which would
better prepare our students for the programming step-up required at A Level.
We were delighted when Edexcel launched their current GCSE specification
and switched to it immediately. This course choice has been validated by
increased uptake at A Level with students so much more equipped with
coding/debugging skills and familiarity with hands-on use of an IDE.
Paul Baker, Head of Computing & Digital Strategy at The Perse School

And more! Please contact us to discuss how our GCSE will


prepare your students for progression to a broad range of
Level 3 studies today!
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