A/AS Level Computer Science for WJEC/Eduqas Digital Student Book (2 Years)

A/AS Level Computer Science for WJEC/Eduqas Digital Student Book (2 Years)

A/AS Level Computer Science for WJEC/Eduqas Digital Student Book (2 Years)

1st Edition
Mark Thomas, Alistair Surrall, Adam Hamflett
October 2017
Digital
9781108412797

Written for the WJEC/Eduqas A/AS Level Computer Science specifications for first teaching from 2015, this Digital Student Book helps students build their knowledge and master underlying computing principles and concepts. The resource develops computational thinking, programming and problem-solving skills. Suitable for all abilities, it puts computing into context and gives students a real-life view on professional applications of computing skills. Digital Student Books contain rich digital content such as animated tutorials. Answers to end-of-chapter questions are located in the free online teacher's resource.

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Overview

Written for the WJEC/Eduqas A/AS Level Computer Science specifications for first teaching from 2015, this Digital Student Book helps students build their knowledge and master underlying computing principles and concepts. The resource develops computational thinking, programming and problem-solving skills. Suitable for all abilities, it puts computing into context and gives students a real-life view on professional applications of computing skills. Digital Student Books contain rich digital content such as animated tutorials. Answers to end-of-chapter questions are located in the free online teacher's resource.

Features

  • Development of key computational thinking and problem-solving skills embedded throughout.
  • Covers all the Component 1 and Component 2 content for AS and A Level, with A Level-only content clearly flagged.
  • Free online teacher’s resource available.
  • Rich in digital content, including formative assessment, images, photographs, interactive exercises and more than 20 animated tutorials.
  • The Digital editions are customisable and interactive, allowing students and teachers to annotate text, and link out to external resources.
  • Available online and on tablet devices through the Cambridge Reader app.

Contents

  • Component 1
  • 1. Data structures
  • 2. Logical operations
  • 3. Algorithms and programs
  • 4. Principles of programming
  • 5. Systems analysis
  • 6. System design
  • 7. Software engineering
  • 8. Program construction
  • 9. Economic, moral, legal, ethical and cultural issues relating to computer science
  • Component 2
  • 1. Hardware and communication
  • 2. Data transmission
  • 3. Data representation and data types
  • 4. Organisation and structure of data
  • 5. Databases and distributed systems
  • 6. The operating system
  • 7. The need for different types of software systems and their attributes
  • 8. Data security and integrity processes.

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