Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science 0478 — Revision Notes & Past Papers
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What is Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science 0478?
Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science (0478) is Cambridge Assessment International Education's IGCSE qualification combining computer-systems theory with programming skills. The syllabus covers data representation, communication, hardware, software, the internet and its uses, automated and emerging technologies, and algorithms, programming and logic. Students develop pseudocode, flowchart and Python (or alternative) programming skills. Assessment is two externally examined papers.
Assessment
- Paper 1 (1h 45, 75 marks) — Computer systems
- Paper 2 (1h 45, 75 marks) — Algorithms, programming and logic
- Total 150 marks · 100% external · no coursework
Topics
- Data representation · Hardware · Software
- Communication · Internet · Emerging tech
- Algorithms · Programming · Logic
Grading
- A*-G grading
- Grade C/4 = standard pass for universities
- Grade A*/A often required for A Level Computer Science
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