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For Cambridge International AS Levels, they describe performance at three levels – grades ‘e’, ‘c’ and ‘a’.  \nGrade descriptions sit alongside other key documents that illustrate examination standards, including:  \n• the syllabus, which presents what students should be taught over a course of study and explains how this is assessed  \n• the specimen assessment materials, which exemplify the structure of the assessment and the kinds of tasks that candidates complete  \n• grade thresholds, which show the total mark required to achieve a grade.  \nGrade descriptions are produced with a wide range of audiences in mind. For teachers, they support lesson planning and curriculum development, while students may gain useful insights into what is required to achieve a high grade and what candidate performance at lower grades typically looks like. For university admissions staff and employers, and those less familiar with Cambridge, they paint a picture of typical performance at different grades.  \nCambridge publishes grade descriptions for a qualification once examinations have taken place for the first time and we review them when a qualification is substantially revised. They are developed by highly experienced examiners who understand performance standards in the subject area and have studied samples of candidate work.  \nHow do I use this resource?  \nGrade descriptions are presented as a grid, with content areas atthe start of each row and the different grades at the top of each column.  \nThe content areas group together various aspects of the syllabus – they reflect topics, assessment objectives, key concepts, syllabus aims and/or components. The way they are organised is specific to each subject.  \nFor each content area there is a descriptor for each grade. Reading across the row from left to right, the descriptors represent increasing levels of performance, with each grade descriptor building on, and including, the last.  \nEach column represents overall performance at a particular grade. Reading down the column from top to bottom, the descriptors capture the range of knowledge, understanding and skills that a candidate comfortably achieving the grade is likely to demonstrate.  \nCambridge produces grade descriptions to support teaching and learning and the interpretation of candidate scores and grades. We do not use them to set grade thresholds. As such, they cannot be used to challenge the grade awarded to any individual candidate.  \nGrade Descriptions  \n\n| Area of knowledge,\u003Cbr>understanding and skills | Typical performance at grade E | Typical performance at grade C | Typical performance at grade A |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  |  |\n| Basic principles of computer science | Key areas of knowledge: • Digital storage and compression of data, including numerical, text, image and sound\u003Cbr>• Computer networks, including the transmission of data and the use of IP addresses\u003Cbr>• Computer hardware, including construction of logic circuits and use of sensors for monitoring and control\u003Cbr>• Computer architecture and the use of assembly language\u003Cbr>• System software, including operating systems, language translators and the use of an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) |  |  |\n|  | • Students show basic knowledge of key areas, though there are some gaps in this knowledge.\u003Cbr>• They use binary, convert data to binary and use binary magnitudes.\u003Cbr>• They identify elements of a computer network and show awareness of IP addressing.\u003Cbr>• They identify the components of a computer system , including logic gates.\u003Cbr>• They identify registers and components used for data transfer and show awareness of assembly language programming.\u003Cbr>• They identif","cbCaivRhs9LmfIGm","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivRhs9LmfIGm","pdf",173134,"English","# What are Grade Descriptions?\n## How do I use this resource?\n# Grade Descriptions\n## Basic principles of computer science\n## Keeping data safe","[{\"question\":\"What do grade descriptions for Cambridge International AS Levels provide?\",\"answer\":\"They describe the level of performance typically demonstrated by candidates achieving grades e, c, and a for a qualification.\"},{\"question\":\"How should the grade descriptions grid be read?\",\"answer\":\"Reading across a row shows increasing performance across grades, and reading down a column shows the range of knowledge, understanding, and skills likely demonstrated for that grade.\"},{\"question\":\"Can grade descriptions be used to challenge an awarded grade or set thresholds?\",\"answer\":\"No. Cambridge states they are not used to set grade thresholds and cannot be used to challenge the grade awarded to an individual candidate.\"}]","Cambridge International AS Level - Grade Descriptions for Cambridge International AS Level Computer Science 9618 | PDF"]