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It explains why learners should choose the subject, emphasizing computational thinking, creativity, problem solving, and understanding how technologies work “behind the scenes.” The handbook specifies the OCR examining body, key specification details, and assessment structure with two 50% written exam units covering computer systems and computational thinking, algorithms and programming.","GCSE Computer Science  \nHandbook  \nContents Page  \nCourse Information 3  \nCourse Summary 4  \nAims and Learning Outcomes 5  \nWhy Computer Science? 5  \nCourse Breakdown 6  \nFurther Reading / Research 10  \nRules and Expectations 12  \nPersonalised Learning Checklist 13  \nKey Terms to Know 21  \nOCR Computer Science for GCSE  \nExamining body: OCR  \nCourse overview:  \nOur GCSE in Computer Science is engaging and practical, encouraging creativity and problem solving. It encourages students to develop their understanding and application of the core concepts in computer science. Students also analyse problems in computational terms and devise creative solutions by designing, writing, testing and evaluating programs.  \nSpecification code: J277  \nQualification number: 601/8355/X  \nFirst teaching 2020, with first assessment 2022  \nThe key features of OCR’s GCSE (9–1) in Computer Science for are:  \n● Valuable thinking and programming skills that are extremely attractive in the modern workplace  \n● A deep understanding of computational thinking and how to apply it through a chosen programming language  \n● Develop not only your understanding of current and emerging technologies, but also your understanding of how they work and apply this knowledge and understanding in a range of contexts  \n● Acquire and apply knowledge, some technical skills and an understanding of the use of algorithms in computer programs to solve problems using programming  \n● Use your knowledge and understanding of computer technology to become an independent and discerning user of ICT, able to make informed decisions about its use, and aware of the implications of different technologies  \n● Develop computer programs to solve problems  \n● Evaluate the effectiveness of computer programs/solutions and the impact of and issues related to the use of computer technology in society.  \nCourse Summary  \nAssessment:  \nUnit 1 : Computer systems, Written exam paper, 1h 30m, 50% of the qualification.  \nUnit 2: Computational thinking, algorithms and programming, Written exam paper, 1h 30m, 50% of the qualification.  \nAims and Learning Outcomes  \nGCSE specifications in Computing should encourage candidates to be inspired, moved and challenged by following a coherent, satisfying and worthwhile course of study. 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