AQA GCSE Computer Science (8525)
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| Topic | Spec | Notes and tools | How sure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algorithms | 3.1.1 to 3.1.4 | Searching algorithms: linear and binary searchAlgorithms: lessons and questions | |
| Programming in exam style | 3.2.1 to 3.2.11, 3.7.1 | Data types, variables and operatorsSequence, selection and iterationProgramming in exam style: lessons and questions | |
| Databases and SQL | 3.7.1 and 3.7.2 | Databases and SQL queriesDatabases and SQL: lessons and questions | |
| Data representation | 3.3.1 to 3.3.8 | Binary, denary and hexadecimalData representation: lessons and questions | |
| Computer systems | 3.4.1, 3.4.3 and 3.4.5 | The CPU and the fetch-execute cycleComputer systems: lessons and questions |
5 topics
| Topic | Spec | Notes and tools | How sure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Networks and protocols | 3.5 | Networks, hardware and topologiesNetworks and protocols: lessons and questions | |
| Cyber security | 3.6 | Cyber security: malware, social engineering and attacksCyber security: lessons and questions | |
| Boolean logic | 3.4.2 | Logic gates and truth tablesBoolean logic: lessons and questions | |
| Languages and translators | 3.4.4 | High and low-level languages, compilers and interpretersLanguages and translators: lessons and questions | |
| Ethical, legal and environmental impacts | 3.8 | Ethical, legal and environmental impacts of computingEthical, legal and environmental impacts: lessons and questions |
Mock papers
Your summer 2027 exams
| Paper | Date | Starts | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: Computational thinking and programming skills 8525/1A, 1B or 1C | Monday 10 May 2027 | 9:00 | 2h |
| Paper 2: Computing concepts 8525/2 | Wednesday 19 May 2027 | 13:30 | 1h 45m |
Foundation and Higher papers are sat at the same time, so one row covers both. Source: AQA GCSE timetable, May/June 2027, version 1.2 (final timetable), read on Wed 7 Oct. PDF (opens a new tab)
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