Subject level: AS and A Level Computer Science
Exam board: OCR
Described as their "bible", this approachable AS and A-Level textbook has become the first-choice recommendation for teachers and schools delivering the OCR A Level specification. It covers everything in the complete Computer Science A Level. The book is divided into twelve sections and within each section, each chapter covers material that can comfortably be absorbed in one or two lessons. Material that is applicable only to the second year of the full A Level is clearly marked. Sometimes this may include an entire chapter and at other times, just a small part of a chapter.
Clarity is crucial. This book is laid out in a single column format with clear illustrations to keep you focussed on exactly what you need to know without missing anything. No page clutter here! The specification has been closely followed in bite-sized chapters with exam style questions on each topic to test your understanding every step of the way.
Past exam questions are essential to good preparation, improving understanding and confidence. This book has combined real OCR questions with a selection of new questions and exercises. All the essential ingredients for getting a grade you can be really proud of.
Questions on all topics assessing knowledge, application and analysis are all specifically and carefully devised throughout this book.
Note: The questions and exercises in the book are frequently set by teachers for homework. For this reason, answers to all of the questions in the book are available free to teachers only viathe PG Online website. Students who require the answers are able to contact their teachers.
PG Online are multi-award-winning specialists in Computer Science with decades of teaching, examining and design experience.
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Pat Heathcote is a well-known and successful author of Computer Science and Information Technology textbooks. She spent many years as a teacher of these subjects at various levels, including BTEC Information Technology and Advanced Level Computer Science, and has significant examining experience. She has also worked as a programmer and systems analyst, and was Managing Director of Payne-Gallway Publishers until 2005.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The aim of this book is to provide detailed coverage of the topics in the new OCR AS and A LevelComputer Science specifications H046 / H446.The book is divided into twelve sections and within each section, each chapter covers material that cancomfortably be taught in one or two lessons. Material that is applicable only to the second year of the fullA Level is clearly marked. Sometimes this may include an entire chapter and at other times, just a smallpart of a chapter.Each chapter contains exercises and questions, some new and some from past examination questions.Answers to all these are available to teachers only in a free Teacher's Pack which can be ordered fromour website book has been written to cover the topics which will be examined in the written papers at bothAS and A Level. Sections 10, 11 and 12 relate principally to problem solving skills, with programmingtechniques covered in sufficient depth to allow students to answer questions in Component 02.Pseudocode, rather than any specific programming language, is used in the algorithms given in thetext. Sample Python programs which implement many of the algorithms are included in a folder with theTeacher's Pack. A complete course text written in a clear, linear style suited to students studying the full OCR A Level Computer Science specification. Material relevant to the second year only will be indicated, assisting in delivering material to AS and A Level students simultaneously Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781910523056
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