Author: K. R. BondPublisher:
ISBN: 9780992753627
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 615
Book Description
A Level Computer Science for Aqa Unit 1
Author: Kevin Roy BondPublisher:
ISBN: 9780992753610
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
This textbook covers sections 4.1 to 4.4 of AQA's A Level Computer Science specification for first teaching from September 2015. These sections cover the fundamentals of programming, data structures, algorithms, and the theory of computation. Fundamentals of programming: data types, programming concepts, arithmetic operations, relational operators, Boolean operations, constants and varibale, string-handling, random number generatio, exception handling, subroutines, parameters of subroutines, returning a value/values from a subroutine, local variables, global variables, role of stack frames in subroutine calls, recursive techniques, procedural-oriented programming, object-oriented programming. Fundamentals of data structures: data structures, single- and multi-dimensional arrays, fileds, records and files, abstract data types, queues, stacks, graphs, trees, hash tables, dictionaries, vectors. Fundamentals of algorithms: graph traversal (breadth-first, depth-first), tree-traversal (pre-order, in-order, post-order), Reverse Polish, searching algorithms (linear search, binary search, binary tree search), sorting algorithms(bubble sort, merge sort), optimisation algorithms (Dijkstra's shortest path algorithm). Theory of computation: abstraction and automation, following and writing algorithms, information hiding, procedural abstraction, functional abstraction, data abstraction, problem abstraction/reduction, decomposition, composition, automation, regular languages, finitest state machine with and without output, maths for regular expressions, regular expressions, regular language, context-free languages (BNF, syntax diagrams), classification of algorithms, maths for understanding Big-O notation, order of complexity, limits of computation, classification of algortihmic problems, computatble and non-computatable problems, halting problem, Turing machine.
AQA A level Computer Science
Author: Bob ReevesPublisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1471839524
Category : Study Aids
Languages : en
Pages : 792
Book Description
Exam Board: AQA Level: AS/A-level Subject: Computer Science First Teaching: September 2015 First Exam: June 2016 This title has been approved by AQA for use with the AS and A-level AQA Computer Science specifications. AQA A-level Computer Science gives students the chance to think creatively and progress through the AQA AS and A-level Computer Science specifications. Detailed coverage of the specifications will enrich understanding of the fundamental principles of computing, whilst a range of activities help to develop the programming skills and computational thinking skills at A-level and beyond. - Enables students to build a thorough understanding of the fundamental principles in the AQA AS and A-Level Computer Science specifications, with detailed coverage of programming, algorithms, data structures and representation, systems, databases and networks, uses and consequences. - Helps to tackle the various demands of the course confidently, with advice and support for programming and theoretical assessments and the problem-solving or investigative project at A-level. - Develops the programming and computational thinking skills for A-level and beyond - frequent coding and question practice will help students apply their knowledge of the principles of computer science, and design, program and evaluate problem-solving computer systems. Bob Reeves is an experienced teacher with examining experience, and well-respected author of resources for Computing and ICT across the curriculum.
My Revision Notes AQA A-Level Computer Science
Author: Bob ReevesPublisher: Hodder Education
ISBN: 1471864901
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 389
Book Description
Exam Board: AQA Level: AS/A-level Subject: Computer Science First Teaching: September 2015 First Exam: June 2016 With My Revision Notes you can: Take control of your revision: plan and focus on the areas where you need to improve your knowledge and understanding with advice, summaries and notes from expert authors Achieve your potential by applying computing terms accurately with the help of definitions and key words on all topics Improve your exam skills by tackling exam-style and self-testing questions
Tackling A Level Projects in Computer Science AQA 7517
Author: Publisher: Pg Online Limited
ISBN: 9781910523209
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
Tackling A Level projects in Computer Science for AQA 7517 is the essential student guide for completing the project and, in particular, the report, with confidence and independence. It contains clear and concise instruction and examples of what needs to be included. This book covers it all.
AQA AS/a-Level Computer Science Workbook 1
Author: Mark ClarksonPublisher:
ISBN: 9781510437012
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Exam board: AQA Level: A-level Subject: Computer Science First teaching: September 2015 First exams: Summer 2016 (AS); Summer 2017 (A-level) Strengthen your students' understanding and upgrade their confidence with our AQA Computer Science workbooks, full of self-contained exercises to consolidate knowledge and improve performance. Written by an experienced Computer Science author and teacher, these full colourworkbooks provide stimulus materials on a number of AS and A-level topics, followed by sets of questions designed to develop and test skills in the unit. · With consolidation questions to reinforce knowledge and test understanding, these workbooks will raise your students' chances of achieving the highest grades. · Helps students identify their revision needs and see how to target the top grades using online answers for each question. · Saves valuable preparation time and expense, with self-contained exercises that don't need photocopying and provide instant lesson and homework solutions for specialist and non-specialist teachers. · Encourages ongoing revision throughout the course as students progressively develop their skills in class and at home.
A/AS Level English Language for AQA Student Book
Author: Marcello GiovanelliPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107465621
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
A new series of bespoke, full-coverage resources developed for the 2015 A Level English qualifications. Endorsed for the AQA A/AS Level English Language specifications for first teaching from 2015, this print Student Book is suitable for all abilities, providing stretch opportunities for the more able and additional scaffolding for those who need it. Helping bridge the gap between GCSE and A Level, the unique three-part structure provides essential knowledge and allows students to develop their skills through a deeper study of key topics, whilst encouraging independent learning. An enhanced digital version and free Teacher's Resource are also available.
Author: P. M. HeathcoteCambridge IGCSE Computer Science
Author: David WatsonPublisher: Hodder Education
ISBN: 1471809323
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
Endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education. Develop computational thinking and programming skills with complete coverage of the latest syllabus from experienced examiners and teachers. - Follows the order of the syllabus exactly, ensuring complete coverage - Introduces students to self-learning exercises, helping them learn how to use their knowledge in new scenarios - Accompanying animation files of the key concepts are available to download for free online. www.hoddereducation.co.uk/cambridgeextras-1 - Answers are available on the Teacher's CD. This book covers the IGCSE (0478), O Level (2210) and US IGCSE entry (0473) syllabuses, which are for first examination 2015. It may also be a useful reference for students taking the new Computer Science AS level course (9608).
AS Level Computing
Author: Pat M. HeathcotePublisher: Payne Gallway
ISBN: 9781904467717
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
This standard textbook has been comprehensively revised by experienced teacher and examiner Sylvia Langfield. Arranged in five modules corresponding to the AQA specification, there are exercises and past exam questions at the end of each chapter.
