IGCSE Computer Science

Hello! So you may have guessed, but if you can't tell already, I am taking IGCSE computer science. It sounds more daunting than it actually is. However, the long and relentless path to becoming a computer science student is quite threatening. I'm only two months into school, and I've already had three tests! Not to mention the unreal amount of homework given to me from other subjects on top of that. But, I know that I can get through it. I know that I can get through the two-year course, despite having only six girls in my class, and ten boys. (This is just one example of how girls should pursue STEM more!)

In computer science, I have covered three main components which have subsections that fall into it:

- Algorithms

> Designing

> Understanding

- Flowcharts

> Designing

> Using proper operators

> Using the right loops and arrows

> Understanding and reading

> Pointing out flaws

> Trace tables

- Pseudo Code

> Loops

> Conditions and statements

> Trace tables

It may seem like a lot of information to decompose and break down in order to understand, however, when you take a step back from looking at each item individually, you'll understand that in reality, everything is in the curriculum because they relate to each other one way or another. For example, you'll usually be able to make the same flowchart into pseudocode, which is actually just functioning algorithms. As well as trace tables, which may seem very daunting at first, eventually become easier and easier to comprehend one learning!

However, since holidays are approaching for most people, there's no time to waste. I have to keep on top of my work and continue revising for my upcoming tests.

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