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The FAQ explains how units are assessed through a digital Unit 1 examination and an on-screen Unit 2 examination based on a pre-released programming scenario, including assessment objective weighting. It also covers resit rules, examination availability timelines, grading and awarding processes, recommended guided learning hours, and teaching resources such as Python 3 with IDLE and TKINTER. Coverage includes Unit 1 content areas and Unit 2 programming concepts, examination conditions, note access, and entry expectations.","GCSE  \nWJEC GCSE  \nCOMPUTER SCIENCE  \nFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS  \nGeneral Specification Questions  \nQ: How does this specification align with the Curriculum for Wales principles and strands?  \nA: This specification has been designed to align with the Curriculum for Wales framework. It supports the statements of what matters, principles of progression, and specific considerations for Computer Science. It provides opportunities to embed cross-curricular themes, skills, and learning experiences outlined in the Curriculum. For detailed mapping, refer to Appendix A.  \nThe specification aligns with the Curriculum for Wales by providing opportunities to develop and test models, consider the impacts of systems and technology, and foster problem-solving skills through computational thinking.  \nThe ways teachers can integrate learning experiences are included within the specification. Suggestions include using various methods such as unplugged activities, real-world examples, design thinking, collaboration, and career awareness. Unplugged activities are also suggested to help explore concepts without computers, real-world examples demonstrate programming applications, and design thinking encourages creative problem-solving.  \nNumeracy skills, including arithmetic and statistics, are developed through data manipulation and representation. Literacy skills are essential for documentation and communication, while digital competencies are built through programming.  \nQ: How is the course structured in terms of assessment?  \nA: It is a unitised qualification with two units assessed through examinations. Unit 1 is a digital examination (50%) on understanding computer science concepts. Unit 2 is an on-screen examination (50%) based on a pre-released programming scenario.  \nQ: What are, and how are the assessment objectives weighted?  \nA: AO1 (30%) -Knowledge and understanding.  \nAO2 (40%) -Apply knowledge and understanding.  \nAO3 (30%) -Analyse problems and develop solutions.  \nQ: Can students resit units if they wish to improve their grade?  \nA: Yes, this is a unitised qualification where students can re-sit Unit 1 once if they wish to improve their score for that unit's uniform mark. However, for Unit 2 they would need to reenter all units for a 'fresh start' .  \nQ: When will the examinations for each unit be available?  \nA: Unit 1 examinations will be available annually starting summer 2026. Unit 2 examinations will be available annually starting summer 2027, which is when the full GCSE qualification will first be awarded.  \nQ: What is the grading scale and awarding process?  \nA: It uses the traditional 8-point A*-G scale. 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