AQA A-level Computer Science Paper 1 (7517/1A-1E) - 10th June 2024 [Exam Chat]

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AQA A-level Computer Science Paper 1 (7517/1A-1E) - 10th June 2024 [Exam Chat]

Welcome to the exam discussion thread for this exam. Introduce yourself! Let others know what you're aiming for in your exams, what you are struggling with in your revision or anything else.

Wishing you all the best of luck.

General Information
Date/Time: 10th June 2024/ PM
Length: 2hr 30 mins

(edited 10 months ago)

Original post by stinging-promise

how did everyone find it
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What exam is this for? This one hasn't kicked off yet :smile:

Reply 2

jiaying

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I would like to announce: I think I'm going to fail computer science. I don't get how I am supposed to know what to do for skeleton program and the kind of questions for it. It's not like I could go to past papers to practice either

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Original post by jiaying

I would like to announce: I think I'm going to fail computer science. I don't get how I am supposed to know what to do for skeleton program and the kind of questions for it. It's not like I could go to past papers to practice either

Maybe there’s YouTube videos on the topic.

Reply 4

jiaying

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Original post by Talkative Toad

Maybe there’s YouTube videos on the topic.

I think there are but the ones I've seen hasn't been too useful, but there's also the element where I don't know how I am supposed to revise for computer science anymore for Paper 1

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Original post by jiaying

I think there are but the ones I've seen hasn't been too useful, but there's also the element where I don't know how I am supposed to revise for computer science anymore for Paper 1

I see, I didn’t do CS so I can really help in this context, hopefully someone else can.

Reply 6

SamuelOJ

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Original post by jiaying

I would like to announce: I think I'm going to fail computer science. I don't get how I am supposed to know what to do for skeleton program and the kind of questions for it. It's not like I could go to past papers to practice either

There’s a YouTuber called Johnathan Dorman and he does a nice job of going over some important stuff on the skeleton program. If u can find his channel the algorithm should help guide you to other such useful channels. Also if u have access to the zigzag resources that would be amazing as they cover revision and questions on both the theory and programming side of the skeleton program. As for the rest of the course you can find past papers online to revise from

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SamuelOJ

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Original post by SamuelOJ

There’s a YouTuber called Johnathan Dorman and he does a nice job of going over some important stuff on the skeleton program. If u can find his channel the algorithm should help guide you to other such useful channels. Also if u have access to the zigzag resources that would be amazing as they cover revision and questions on both the theory and programming side of the skeleton program. As for the rest of the course you can find past papers online to revise from

My bad I meant Johnathan Dittman not Dorman

Reply 8

hsn953

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A lot of support is available over youtube and various other sources, Wiki, Zigzag etc. Last year, we had a group session here, discussions about the skeleton code, understanding it, group study. Individual support worked very well for the few who joined.

Reply 9

R.Wong

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Is there a group for 2024 cs a level student for discussion? I have no idea how can I fully prepare for the skeleton code even I done some questions on wikibook. Is there any question they always ask about the skeleton code. I’m not quite good at coding, wanna practice more but haven’t got many resources for this exam board :frown:

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username6055337

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What did everyone do for their project and what mark/grade did you guys get?

Also all the best of luck, its not going to be easy but I'm sure we will all manage in the end. For the skeleton code having a great teacher is a bonus. Zigzag paid resources are also great but I'm sure there are alternatives on YouTube.

FOR SKELETON CODE:https://www.youtube.com/@compsci_/videos

FOR PAPER 1 AND 2 RESROUCES:https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/computer-science-revision/a-level-aqa/

For programming language make sure you at least know the basics:
Java: https://youtu.be/xk4_1vDrzzo?si=_4eSLCdQTXehdAhf
Python: https://youtu.be/XKHEtdqhLK8?si=93Y7pab4BVUHoK03

(edited 10 months ago)

Reply 11

hsn953

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Original post by Astray666

What did everyone do for their project and what mark/grade did you guys get?
Also all the best of luck, its not going to be easy but I'm sure we will all manage in the end. For the skeleton code having a great teacher is a bonus. Zigzag paid resources are also great but I'm sure there are alternatives on YouTube.
FOR SKELETON CODE:https://www.youtube.com/@compsci_/videos
FOR PAPER 1 AND 2 RESROUCES:https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/computer-science-revision/a-level-aqa/
For programming language make sure you at least know the basics:
Java: https://youtu.be/xk4_1vDrzzo?si=_4eSLCdQTXehdAhf
Python: https://youtu.be/XKHEtdqhLK8?si=93Y7pab4BVUHoK03

online disucssion session for solving wiki and zigzag problems for this sunday - join in https://forms.gle/NoJNJ8dU6Wemgqua7 all students welcomed no strings attached.

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username5443984

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Original post by hsn953

online disucssion session for solving wiki and zigzag problems for this sunday - join in https://forms.gle/NoJNJ8dU6Wemgqua7 all students welcomed no strings attached.

Is this legit?

Reply 13

deligreen58

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is there an error with the puzzle 1 text file because every other text file but that one is loading for me

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username5443984

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Original post by deligreen58

is there an error with the puzzle 1 text file because every other text file but that one is loading for me

It was initially working for me but then it stopped working recently so Imma try to redownload it.

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username5443984

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Original post by hsn953

online disucssion session for solving wiki and zigzag problems for this sunday - join in https://forms.gle/NoJNJ8dU6Wemgqua7 all students welcomed no strings attached.

I entered my details in but I haven't received a link of any sort. Do I have to enter a gmail email address to get it?

Reply 16

hsn953

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Original post by VarunGupta69

yeah me too

Try resending your email address. Some have verified classroom working. Will send zoom link

Reply 17

username5443984

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Original post by hsn953

Try resending your email address. Some have verified classroom working. Will send zoom link

Nope, I haven't received anything...I'll try again now. If not, can you PM me the link? @hsn953

(edited 10 months ago)

Reply 18

username5443984

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@hsn953 Check PMs and/or your email.

Reply 19

yaggolfly

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Original post by jiaying

I would like to announce: I think I'm going to fail computer science. I don't get how I am supposed to know what to do for skeleton program and the kind of questions for it. It's not like I could go to past papers to practice either

while this isn't the best source its a start, https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/A-level_Computing/AQA/Paper_1/Skeleton_program/2024

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