Computer Science (Year 13)

Exam Board

OCR

What will you study?

Data Structures:
Hash Tables
Graphs
Trees

NEA Practical Programming Project Preparation

Computational Thinking:
Thinking Abstractly
Thinking Ahead
Thinking Procedurally
Thinking Logically, Thinking concurrently
Problem Recognition
Problem Solving

Boolean Algebra:
Logic Gates and Truth Tables
Simplifying Boolean Expressions
Karnaugh Maps
Adders and D Type Flip Flops

Algorithms:
Analysis & Design of Algorithms
Searching Algorithms

Algorithms:
Bubble Sort and Insertion Sort
Merge Sort and Quick Sort
Graph Traversal Algorithms
Optimisation Algorithms

Legal, Ethical, Moral & Cultural Issues:
Computer Related Legislation
Ethical, Moral and Cultural Issues
Privacy and Censorship

Useful tips and resources

OCR A Level Computer Science Clear Revise (hardcopy workbook)
NEA Project: Tackling A Level Projects in CS (hardcopy textbook)

Craig n’ Dave A Level OCR Topic Guidance Video Library (all Topics covered)

Smart Revise Practice Exam Questions Platform (all Topics covered)

A Level 3-a-Day Revise CS (continual resource)

A Level ISAAC Computer Science (topics additional enrichment)

Physics and Maths Tutor – Computer Science Provision (Mocks Revision)

What super curricular activities can KS3 students engage with at school for your subject?

Quantum Machine Learning (Summer Term after school extension course provision)

GDST Space Technology Diploma Programme (GDST-wide full year after school extension diploma provision)