Syllabus update: Cambridge O Level Computer Science (2210) - Version 3 - Changes to the syllabus

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Syllabus update for Cambridge O Level Computer Science (2210) covering examinations in 2023, 2024, and 2025, with the latest release as version 3 published in January 2025. Summarizes changes from version 3, including operator name updates and correction of a typographical error in Specimen set A, Paper 1. Also provides a detailed log of prior version 2 updates, covering learning outcomes, clarifications to procedures and functions, and minor typographical and terminology adjustments across specimen set materials.

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Syllabus update: Cambridge O Level Computer Science (2210) for examination in 2023, 2024 and 2025 We have updated this syllabus. The latest syllabus is version 3 , published January 2025. Changes to version 3 of the syllabus, published January 2025 | What has changed? | | Detail | | --- | --- | --- | | | Changes to syllabus content | • The names of operators on page 26 have been updated | | | Changes to assessment (including changes to specimen papers) | • A typographical error on page 7 of Specimen set A, Paper 1 has been corrected. | Changes to version 2 of the syllabus, published July 2023 | What has changed? | | Detail | | --- | --- | --- | | | Changes to syllabus content | • Learning outcome 1.3.2 on page 11 has been updated.
Calculations must use the measurement of 1024 and not 1000
• A minor change has been made to learning outcome 2.1.1. b on page 12 for clarity
• The abbreviation of the fetch-decode-execute (FDE) cycle has been added to learning outcome 3.1.2. b on page 14
• Learning outcome 7.5. b on page 24 has been updated to include the purpose of each verification check
• The Procedures and functions section on page 44 has been updated to clarify that procedures and functions are defined atthe start of the code. | | | Changes to assessment (including changes to specimen papers) | • There has been a minor typographical change to the wording within the question paper and mark scheme for Specimen set A, Paper 2, question 12(b)
• There has been a minor typographical change to the wording within the mark scheme for Specimen set A, Paper 2, Question 13 and there has been an update of the terms 1D and 2D to onedimensional (1D) and two dimensional (2D) in the question paper. | We have updated the specimen materials for this syllabus. Please check the updated syllabus and specimen papers for further information. The syllabus has been updated. You are strongly advised to read the whole syllabus before planning your teaching programme. We are committed to making our documents accessible in accordance with the WCAG 2.1 Standard. We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of our documents. If you find any problems or you think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, contact us at [info@cambridgeinternational.org](info@cambridgeinternational.org) with the subject heading: Digital accessibility. If you need this document in a different format, contact us and supply your name, email address and requirements and we will respond within 15 working days. Learn more! For more details, [visit](visit www.cambridgeinternational.org)[ www.cambridgeinternational.org](visit www.cambridgeinternational.org) or contact Customer Services on +44 (0)1223 553554 © Cambridge University Press & Assessment January 2025

FAQs

What does the document cover for Cambridge O Level Computer Science (2210)?

It provides an update to the Cambridge O Level Computer Science (2210) syllabus for examinations in 2023, 2024, and 2025, focusing on changes between versions.

What are the key changes introduced in version 3 (published January 2025)?

Version 3 updates the operator names and corrects a typographical error in Specimen set A, Paper 1.

Where can teachers find additional guidance after the syllabus and specimen materials are updated?

The document advises checking the updated syllabus and specimen papers for further information and reading the whole syllabus before planning the teaching programme.

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