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Computer Science

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Free CIE IGCSE Computer Science revision: past papers from 2019–2024 with mark schemes.

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AssessmentFormatDurationMarksWeighting
Paper 1: Computer SystemsWritten exam1h 45m75 marks50%
Paper 2: Algorithms, Programming and LogicWritten exam1h 45m75 marks50%

Course aims & skills

CIE IGCSE Computer Science builds the skills examiners reward. By the end of the course you should be able to:

  • Design and trace algorithms using pseudocode and flowcharts
  • Write, test and debug programs in a high-level language
  • Convert between binary, denary and hexadecimal number systems
  • Explain how computer hardware and software components interact
  • Analyse how data is transmitted and secured across networks
  • Construct and interpret truth tables and logic statements
  • Evaluate the efficiency and suitability of different algorithms
  • Apply computational thinking to break down and solve unfamiliar problems
  • Consider the impact of automated and emerging technologies on society

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