What do I need to know for A-Level Computer Science?
Okay so.. I didn't pick computer science for GCSE because my teacher was sooo bad.. But im really interested in it, i found a sixth form that doesn't require me to have it picked for GCSE but i have no idea where to start.. I know as soon as i get there people will be wayyy ahead of me because they probably would have picked it for GCSE, and i don't want that to happen. So what exactly do i need to know for A-Level Computer Science, i need to know the basics and the hard parts.Thanks so much
Original post by preciousm12
I know as soon as i get there people will be wayyy ahead of me because they probably would have picked it for GCSE
You would think that wouldn't you. It is all lies. Focus on what you are doing and don't worry about everyone else. The best advice I can give you is start coding now. Do 10 - 20 minutes a day. Do w3schools tutorials and have a look at the challenges I will link to below.
Good luck!
Python tutorial https://www.w3schools.com/python/
Focussed challenges https://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/579350-focused-programming-challenges.docx
Extended Programming challenges https://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/260930-coding-challenges-booklet.pdf
AQA Specification https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/computer-science-and-it/as-and-a-level/computer-science-7516-7517/specification-at-a-glance
OCR Specification https://www.ocr.org.uk/images/170844-specification-accredited-a-level-gce-computer-science-h446.pdf
Good luck!
Original post by preciousm12
Okay so.. I didn't pick computer science for GCSE because my teacher was sooo bad.. But im really interested in it, i found a sixth form that doesn't require me to have it picked for GCSE but i have no idea where to start.. I know as soon as i get there people will be wayyy ahead of me because they probably would have picked it for GCSE, and i don't want that to happen. So what exactly do i need to know for A-Level Computer Science, i need to know the basics and the hard parts.Thanks so much
I'd honestly recommend just getting ahead on some coding. Try learn some python basics if you can, but also dw too much if people are slightly ahead of you, computer science A Level is totally doable without the GCSE. Don't let anyone else tell you otherwise.
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