AQA AS and A Level Computer Science (Paperback)

PM Heathcote

ISBN 10: 1910523070 / ISBN 13: 9781910523070

Published by PG Online Limited, Tolpuddle, 2016

About this Item

Paperback. Our new A Level textbook is written in the straightforward, easy-to-grasp style for which Pat Heathcote and Rob Heathcote are well-known. Each chapter in the book corresponds to roughly one lesson, and contains questions and exercises which can be done in class, as well as questions at the end of each chapter which can be set as homework. Answers to all questions are provided in downloadable pdf format available free to teachers from the PG Online website. This book is divided into twelve sections comprising 72 chapters, which together provide complete coverage of the new AS and A Level course. Two short appendices contain A Level content that could be taught in the first year of the course as an extension to related AS topics. The specification is written in such a way that AS and A Level students can be taught together. Programming solutions within the textbook are all written in pseudocode to suit all practical languages being taught alongside the theory. To accompany this textbook, PG Online also publishes a series of six downloadable teaching units. Each topic in a unit consists of a PowerPoint presentation, teacher's notes, worksheets, homework sheets and a final assessment test with exam-style questions. Pat Heathcote and Rob Heathcote both have years of experience as teachers, authors and examiners. A complete course text covering both years of the new AQA A Level Computer Science specification. Each chapter covers material that can comfortably be taught in one or two lessons. It will also be a useful reference and revision guide for students throughout the AS and A Level courses. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781910523070

Bibliographic Details

Title: AQA AS and A Level Computer Science (...

Publisher: PG Online Limited, Tolpuddle

Publication Date: 2016

Binding: Paperback

Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis:

Subject level: AS and A Level Computer Science

Exam board: AQA

Concise, clear layout for every part of the AQA Computer Science 7516/7517 specification

Described as their "bible", this approachable AS and A-Level textbook has become the first choice for most teachers and schools delivering the AQA A Level specification. It covers everything in the complete Computer Science A Level. Separate textbooks are available to cover the AS Level course (9781910523063) and the second year is covered in a separate A Level textbook (9781910523032). Separate AS and A Level books allow for smaller, lighter weight and more accessible books for each year of the course. The content is identical.

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 unnecessary 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 AQA 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 via the 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.

Features:

• Approved by AQA examinations
• Follows the specification, point by point
• Clear layout with illustrated examples
• Comprehensive index containing all of the key specification points
• Written by Heathcote and Heathcote