Peterhouse IGCSE Computer Studies(0420) Revision Guide
IGCSE Computer Studies (0420)
Candidates will write 2 papers.
Paper 1: (75% of final mark)
Paper 3: (25% of final mark)
Paper 1
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Use the Notes, The CIE Computer Studies Booklet(Available as a soft copy), Class
textbook and Revision Guide
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Use end of chapter exercises in the class textbook
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Read and understand the theory concepts(Describe, List, Evaluate, Draw, Discuss etc)
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Practise answering Application questions using the Revision Guide
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Questions have been divided into different sections or topics in the revision guide
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Answers are provided at the back of the textbook
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Use recent Past examination questions to aid your revision
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Check all syllabus objectives
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Systems Analysis and Design is covered in both Paper 1 and Paper 3
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Study recent trends in IT as specified by the syllabus
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The examiner expects detailed answers on evaluation questions
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Check the marks allocated to a question.
Paper 3
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Revise Notes and Revision Guide on Systems Analysis and Design
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Do specimen P3 questions in class textbook and Revision Guide
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Practise writing algorithms
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Practise drawing systems flowcharts
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Practise interpreting case studies
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The textbook Chapter 6 will backup these sections.
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Study the ATP(Guess Paper Questions) on the server
Useful websites:
Electronic resources are available on the school intranet.