Computer Science - Paper 2: Application of Computational Thinking Programming Language Subset - Version 5 - Study guide

Oct 20, 2026

Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) Paper 2 focuses on the Application of Computational Thinking using the Programming Language Subset. The provided PLS booklet outlines required topics and structure, including identifiers, data types and conversion, constants, structured data types, operators, and key programming constructs such as assignment, sequence, blocking, selection, repetition/iteration, and subprograms. It also covers inputs and outputs, screen and keyboard interaction, files, and supported built-in, list, and string subprograms.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages17

Reading Time43 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

Comments

Identifiers

Data types and conversion

Primitive data types

Conversion

Constants

Combining declaration and initialisation

Structured data types

Dimensions

Operators

Arithmetic operators

Relational operators

Logical/Boolean operators

Programming constructs

Assignment

Sequence

Blocking

Selection

Repetition

Iteration

Subprograms

Inputs and outputs

Screen and keyboard

Files

Supported subprograms

Built-in subprograms

List subprograms

String subprograms

Formatting strings

Library modules

Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) | | Paper reference

1CP2/02 | | --- | --- | | Computer Science
PAPER 2: Application of Computational Thinking Programming Language Subset
Version 5 | | PLS Booklet You do not need any other materials. Turn over W75838A ©2024 Pearson Education Ltd. 1/1/1 *W75838A* Contents Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................ 4 Comments ................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Identifiers ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Data types and conversion .................................................................................................................................................... 5 Primitive data types .......................................................................................................................................................... 5 Conversion ........................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Constants .............................................................................................................................................................................. 5 Combining declaration and initialisation ................................................................................................................. 5 Structured data types ..................................................................................................................................................... 5 Dimensions .......................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Operators ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Arithmetic operators ........................................................................................................................................................ 6 Relational operators ........................................................................................................................................................ 6 Logical/Boolean operators ............................................................................................................................................. 6 Programming constructs ....................................................................................................................................................... 7 Assignment .......................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Sequence .............................................................................................................................................................................. 7 Blocking ................................................................................................................................................................................ 7 Selection ............................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Repetition .............................................................................................................................................

FAQs

What is the purpose of this PLS booklet for Paper 2?

It specifies the Programming Language Subset (PLS) focus for GCSE Computer Science Paper 2 on applying computational thinking.

Which core programming topics are included?

The booklet includes data types and conversion, constants, structured data types, operators, and programming constructs such as assignment, sequence, selection, repetition/iteration, and subprograms.

What input/output and subprogram areas are covered?

It covers screen and keyboard input/output, files, and supported subprogram categories including built-in subprograms, list subprograms, string subprograms, and formatting strings.

Oct 20, 2026

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