Edexcel curriculum (2015)

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Python

Binary/Hex

Data representation

Compression

Encryption

What is a computer?

Working computer

Hardware

Operating system

Computer processes

The CPU

Memory

Input devices

Output devices

Data storage

Inside the CPU

Stored program

F-D-E cycle

CPU components

Networks

LAN, WAN and PAN

Network topologies

Network addressing

Protocols

Error detection

The internet

The world wide web

HTML and CSS

Client-server model

VPNs

SQL

Impact

Ethical issues

Microcontrollers

Comp models

Emerging trends

Virtual machines

Models and sims

Algorithms

What is in the edexcel computer science curriculum?

On the left is a list of topics covered in the edexcel computer science curriculum. If edexcel update their curriculum, we will update our records accordingly.

Choose a topic to access revision notes and guidance.

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Other useful links

The hello world program
​BBC bitesize
​Teach ICT
​Teach computer science
Ninja Gecko
WJEC
​Python programming
Python room
Code combat

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Useful downloads

WJEC ​GCSE Computer Science guide
WJEC computer science
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Revison help

2016 Personal learning checklist
2016 Edexcel computer science spec
Memrise