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Cambridge International AS & A Level Computer Science

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Cambridge International AS and A Level Computer Science Digital Coursebook (2 Years)

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ISBN:9781108700412
Format:eBooks
Subject(s):Computer Science
Qualification:Cambridge AS and A Level
Author(s):Sylvia Langfield, Dave Duddell
Available from: April 2019

This series is for the Cambridge International AS & A Level Computer Science syllabus (9618) for examination from 2021.

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Developed by an experienced author and examiner team and written for the international learner, this Cambridge Elevate coursebook provides students with a structured and progressive guide to the theoretical and practical skills required by the syllabus. With an emphasis on developing computational skills, this resource helps build students’ confidence in using a range of technology and programming languages. Detailed descriptions of concepts are reinforced with exercises, discussion points, and reflection questions with exam-style and past paper questions. Answers are found within the teacher's resource.
Contents
FEATURES
- Written specifically for the international learner with clear explanations of concepts and associated key terms.
- Examples given in the three accepted programming languages (Microsoft Visual Basic, Python and Java) provide students with the opportunity to code with their preferred language.
- The Discussion Point feature encourages deeper understanding through articulating and reasoning concepts with peers.
- There is a wealth of opportunities to practise and consolidate skills through tasks, extension questions, and exam-style and past paper questions
CONTENTS
- Introduction
- Part 1: 1. Information representation
- 2. Communication
- 3. Hardware
- 4. Processor fundamentals
- 5. System software
- 6. Security, privacy and data integrity
- 7. Ethics and ownership
- 8. Databases
- Part 2: 9. Algorithm design and problem-solving
- 10. Data types and structures
- 11. Programming
- 12. Software development
- Part 3: 13. Data representation
- 14. Communication and Internet technologies
- 15. Hardware and virtual machines
- 16. System software
- 17. Security
- 18. Artificial intelligence
- Part 4: 19. Computational thinking and problem solving
- 20. Further programming.