Edexcel Gcse Computer Science Student Book

Supporting great computer science teaching through a scenario-based approach to problem solving and computational thinking. Our resources are designed to inspire and motivate students by relating and applying their skills to real-world contexts and making learning relevant.

Exam Board: Edexcel Level: GCSE Subject: Computer Science First Teaching: September 2016 First Exam: Summer 2018 Build student confidence and ensure successful progress through GCSE Computer Science. Our expert author provides insight and guidance to meet the demands of the new Edexcel specification, with challenging tasks and activities to test the computational skills and knowledge required completing the exams and the non-examined assessment. - Builds students' knowledge and confidence through detailed topic coverage and explanation of key points to match important Edexcel concepts - Develops computational thinking skills with practice exercises and problem-solving tasks - Ensures progression through GCSE with regular assessment questions, that can be developed with supporting Dynamic Learning digital resources - Instils a deeper understanding and awareness of computer science, and its applications and implications in the wider world

Publishing in September 2014, Edexcel GCSE Computer Science has been written by Steve Cushing, a well-respected and widely published author for secondary Computing and a former examiner. With Edexcel GCSE Computer Science: Students will have the assurance that all topics in the course are covered comprehensively, with particular support to help them understand the principles of computer science and computational thinking in preparation for the written exam Teachers and students can make use of strategies and advice throughout when choosing appropriate programming languages for both the written and practical units User-friendly and accessible practical examples will help to unpick theoretical topics

A new series of bespoke, full-coverage resources developed for the 2016 AQA and OCR GCSE Computer Science qualifications. Written for the AQA GCSE Computer Science specification for first teaching from 2016, this print Student Book uses an exciting and engaging approach to help students build their knowledge and master underlying computing principles and concepts. Designed to develop computational thinking, programming and problem-solving skills, this resource includes challenges that build on learning objectives, and real-life examples that demonstrate how computer science relates to everyday life. Remember features act as revision references for students and key mathematical skills relevant to computer science are highlighted throughout. A digital Cambridge Elevate-enhanced Edition and a free digital Teacher's Resource are also available.

A new series of bespoke, full-coverage resources developed for the 2016 AQA and OCR GCSE Computer Science qualifications. Written for the OCR GCSE Computer Science specification for first teaching from 2016, this print Student Book uses an exciting and engaging approach to help students build their knowledge and master underlying computing principles and concepts. Designed to develop computational thinking, programming and problem-solving skills, this resource includes challenges that build on learning objectives, and real-life examples that demonstrate how computer science relates to everyday life. Remember features act as revision references for students and key mathematical skills relevant to computer science are highlighted throughout. A digital Cambridge Elevate-enhanced Edition and a free digital Teacher's Resource are also available.

Tackle the new Edexcel GCSE Computer Science specification with confidence, with the only student's book to provide full coverage of the specification, and associated resources to create outstanding lessons and meaningfully assess pupil progress.