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The qualification emphasizes practical programming and computational thinking through two externally examined papers: a written paper covering core concepts such as computational thinking, data, computers, and networks, and an onscreen practical assessment focused on designing, writing, testing, and refining programs. It includes support for teachers, planning tools, assessment resources, and services such as ResultsPlus and Access to Scripts.","| | |\n| --- | --- |\n| GCSE (9-1) Computer Science Specification Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Computer Science (1CP2) First teaching September 2020 First certification 2022 Issue 1 |  |\n| |  |\n\n`  \nContents  \n1 Introduction 2  \nWhy choose the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Computer Science 2020? 2  \nSupporting you in planning and implementing this qualification 3  \nQualification at a glance 4  \n2 Subject content 6  \nPaper 1: Principles of Computer Science 7  \nPaper 2: Application of Computational Thinking 13  \n3 Assessment information 18  \n4 Administration and general information 19  \nEntries 19  \nAccess arrangements, reasonable adjustments, special consideration and  \nmalpractice 20  \nStudent recruitment and progression 23  \nAppendix 1: Command word taxonomy 27  \nAppendix 2: Flowchart symbols 29  \nAppendix 3: The context for the development of this  \nqualification 30  \nAppendix 4: Codes 32  \n1 Introduction  \nWhy choose the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Computer Science 2020?  \nAn exciting, practical focus on real-life programming, developing skills relevant to  \nthe future.  \nWe have developed our GCSE Computer Science 2020 in collaboration with teachers and the computer science community to create an engaging qualification that equips students with the knowledge and practical skills to thrive in the fast-changing world of computer science .  \nOur qualification provides a practical approach to developing computational skills. This includes innovative, practical onscreen assessment to ensure all students develop the computational skills they need for an exciting digital future beyond the classroom .  \nClear and simple structure  \nOur qualification has a straightforward structure with six comprehensive topic areas, assessed through two externally-examined papers. One of these is a written paper focused on computational thinking, data, computers, networks, and issues and impact of computing in the world today. The other is a practical onscreen assessment, which focuses on the ability to analyse and solve problems by designing, writing, testing and refining programs.  \nThe qualification’s combination of written and practical elements balances theory and practical application, providing students with a rounded experience of computer science .  \nPractical programming experience  \nOur approach of assessing programming practically via our new onscreen assessment allows schools to choose which Integrated Development Environment (IDE) to use . This means that students will be able to build their practical skills and experience by programming in a familiar environment.  \nClear and accessible assessment for all  \nThe ramping in our papers means they have a gradual increase in difficulty, helping build confidence for students as they work through the questions. 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