1. Key Stage 5: Year 12 Computer Science
Curriculum Map
Key Stage 5: Year 12 Computer Science

2. Statement of intent
Key Stage 5 - Year 12
Subject: Computer Science
Academic Year:
Computer Science is the study of principles and practices that underpin an understanding and modelling of computation, and of their application in the development of computer systems. At its heart lies the notion of computational thinking: a mode of thought that goes well beyond software and hardware, and that provides a framework within which to reason about systems and problems. This mode of thinking is supported and complemented by a substantial body of theoretical and practical knowledge, and by a set of powerful techniques for analysing, modelling and solving problems.
Computer Science is deeply concerned with how computers and computer systems work, and how they are designed and programmed. Students studying computing gain insight into computational systems of all kinds, whether or not they include computers. It allows us to solve problems, design systems and understand the power and limits of human and machine intelligence. It is a skill that empowers, and that all Students should be aware of and have some competence in. Furthermore, students who can think computationally are better able to conceptualise and understand computer-based technology, and so are better equipped to function in modern society.
Students will develop an ability to analyse, critically evaluate and make decisions. The project approach is a vital component of ‘post‐school’ life and is of particular relevance to Further Education, Higher Education and the workplace. Each student will be able to tailor their project to fit their individual needs, choices and aspirations.

3. Subject: Computer Science Academic Year 2019-20
Curriculum Overview
Key Stage 5 – Year 12
Subject: Computer Science
Academic Year
Year
Unit content
Autumn 1
Autumn 2
Spring 1
Spring 2
Summer 1
Summer 2
Year 12
Year 12 - OCR Computer Science H446
Year 12 - Component 1 - Computing Principles
Year 12 - Component 2 - Algorithms and problem solving
Section 1: Components of a computer
Section 2: Systems software
Section 3: Software Development
Python programming
Section 4: Exchanging data
Section 5: Networks and web technologies
Section 6: Data types
Section 7: Data structures
Section 8: Boolean algebra
Section 9: Legal moral, ethical and cultural issues
MySQL programming
Section 10: Computational thinking
Section 11:
Programming techniques
Component 3: Programming project
Section 12: Algorithms
Year 12 revision
Computer Science mock exam – Component 1
Computer Science mock exam – Component 2
Assessment
End of chapters tests
End of Section test
Python programming tasks based on:
IF statements
FOR loops
WHILE loops
Procedures
String manipulation
Read and writing to files
Student will be given a scenario and need to create a program with a user interface in Python
Student will be given a scenario and need to create a relational database in MySQL
Students will be accessed and given marks on the planning of their programming project
Students will be accessed and given marks on the design of their programming, including their flow diagrams, pseudocode and user interface.
Computer Science mock exam – Component 1 – Will be used to inform predicted grade for UCAS
Computer Science mock exam – Component 2 – Will be used to inform predicted grade for UCAS
Students will be accessed and given marks on the development of their programs.

4. Subject: Computer Science Academic Year 2019-20
Curriculum Overview
Key Stage 5 – Year 13
Subject: Computer Science
Academic Year
Year
Unit content
Autumn 1
Autumn 2
Spring 1
Spring 2
Summer 1
Summer 2
Year 13
Year 13 - OCR Computer Science H446
Year 13 - Component 1 - Computing Principles
Year 13 - Component 2 - Algorithms and problem solving
Section 1: Components of a computer
Section 2: Systems software
Section 3: Software Development
Component 3: Programming project
Section 4: Exchanging data
Section 5: Networks and web technologies
Section 6: Data types
Computer Science mock exam – Component 1
Computer Science mock exam – Component 2
Section 7: Data structures
Section 8: Boolean algebra
Section 9: Legal moral, ethical and cultural issues
Section 10: Computational thinking
Section 11:
Programming techniques
Section 12: Algorithms
Year 13 revision
Past papers
Exam season
Assessment
End of chapters tests
End of Section test
Computer Science past paper - Component 1
Computer Science past paper - Component 2
Students will be given final marks on their projects
Computer Science mock - Component 1
Computer Science mock - Component 2
End of section test
Computer Science past papers - Component 1
Computer Science past papers - Component 2