A/AS Level Computer Science for OCR Student Book (A Level Comp 2 Computer Science OCR)
Cambridge University Press
Edition: Student, 10/5/2017
EAN 9781108412711, ISBN10: 1108412718
Paperback, 460 pages, 27.6 x 22 x 2 cm
Language: English
Originally published in English
Written for the OCR A/AS Level Computer Science specifications for first teaching from 2015, this print student book helps students build their knowledge and master underlying computing principles and concepts. The student book 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. Answers to end-of-chapter questions are located in the free online teacher's resource. A Cambridge Elevate enhanced edition is also available.
Component 1
Introduction
1. Structure and types of processor
2. Input, output and storage devices
3. Systems software
4. Applications and translators
5. Software development
6. Types of programming languages
7. Exchanging data
8. Databases
9. Networks
10. Web technologies
11. Data types and representation
12. Data structures
13. Boolean algebra
14. Legal and ethical issues
Component 2
1. Thinking abstractly
2. Thinking ahead
3. Thinking procedurally
4. Thinking logically
5. Thinking concurrently
6. Programming techniques
7. Computational methods
8. Algorithms.