What are lessons like in this subject?
Computer Science lessons usually begin with a friendly low stakes quiz, retrieval practice, or, as we move through the course, an exam style question. This is based upon the preview work that is set each week, or from a previous topic from earlier in the course. We build on the preview exercises by introducing new concepts and then doing a variety of activities to embed your understanding and clear up any misconceptions. We work in pairs, groups and individually; this depends upon the activity and if we are doing theory or programming.
The kind of trips you can expect to go on are university visits for students who want to understand what it will be like to study beyond A-level, but we also get to see technology in action at businesses, expos and museums (both locally and further afield).
What will I study?
Unit 1
- The characteristics of contemporary processors, input, output and storage devices.
- Software and software development.
- Exchanging data.
- Data types, data structures and algorithms.
- Legal, moral, cultural and ethical issues.
Unit 2
- Elements of computational thinking.
- Problem solving and programming.
- Algorithms to solve problems and standard algorithms.
Studying Computer Science at New College Bradford has been a standout experience, largely due to the exceptional quality of teaching. The lessons are incredibly engaging, using a variety of teaching methods that cater to every learning style and have helped me build a genuine, lasting passion for the subject especially due to the teachers’ expertise and drive to make sure we achieve the best we possibly can.
Abu-Hurairah Rehman - Eden Boys’ Leadership Academy
Computer Science
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