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We’ve worked with many teachers making the move to us and are here to make it as easy as possible. We’ve created a range of specific switching support to save you time, give you confidence and help you from the moment you start delivering the qualification, through to results day and beyond.  \nStart exploring 􀁜 􀁜  \nThis switching support guide brings together the information you’ve told us you need in one handy place, along with clear guidance about where to go next with further questions.  \nSimply choose the step that’s right for you…  \nDiscover the support 􀁜  \nWe’re here to support you every step of the way with unparalleled free and paid-for resources.  \nExplore the course 􀁜  \nHere are the essential things to know about the course if you’re thinking of switching to us.  \nGet in touch 􀁜  \nIf you like what you see, feel free to get in touch directly about how the course could work for you and your students.  \nDiscover the support  \nOur Specification  \nOur new GCSE (9–1) Computer Science 2020 qualification offers an exciting, practical focus on real-life programming, equipping students with the computational skills they need to thrive in the fast-changing world of Computer Science.  \nPaper 1  \nPrinciples of Computer Science  \nPaper code: 1CP2/01  \n 75 marks  Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes  50% of the qualification  \nContent overview  \nThis paper will assess Topics 1 to 5.  \n􀀟 Computational thinking  \n-understanding of what algorithms are, what they are used for and how they work; ability to follow, amend and write algorithms; ability to construct truth tables.  \n􀀞 Data-understanding of binary, data representation, data storage and compression.  \n􀀝 Computers-understanding of hardware and software components of computer systems and characteristics of programming languages.  \n􀀜 Networks-understanding of computer networks and network security.  \n􀀛 Issues and impact-awareness of emerging trends in computing technologies, and the impact of computing on individuals, society and the environment, including ethical, legal and ownership issues.  \nAssessment overview  \nThis paper consists of five compulsory questions, each one focused on one of the topic areas. 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