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Edexcel GCSE

Edexcel GCSE Computer Science tutors

Find an Edexcel GCSE Computer Science tutor for one-to-one online tuition. Every tutor on Studoli sets their own price and your first lesson is free.

Lessons follow the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Computer Science specification, with practice on Edexcel past papers and the wording their mark schemes reward.

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What Edexcel GCSE Computer Science lessons cover

  • Algorithms and computational thinking
  • Programming in Python
  • Data representation
  • Computer systems and architecture
  • Networks and cyber security
  • Ethical, legal and environmental impacts

About Edexcel GCSE

  • Pearson Edexcel GCSE Computer Science has two papers.
  • Paper 1, Principles of Computer Science, is a written exam.
  • Paper 2, Application of Computational Thinking, is taken on screen and asks students to write and fix Python code.
  • GCSEs are graded 9 to 1, with 9 the highest. A grade 4 is a standard pass and a grade 5 a strong pass.

How to prepare

  1. Use your board's past papersPast papers and mark schemes from your own exam board show exactly how questions are worded and how marks are given.
  2. Learn the command wordsWords such as describe, explain and evaluate ask for different answers. Each board publishes what they mean.
  3. Check the specificationThe specification lists every topic you can be asked about. Tick them off as you revise.

How it works

  1. Choose a tutorCompare profiles, reviews and prices, then pick the tutor who fits you.
  2. Book a free first lessonMeet your tutor, share your goals and agree a plan for the exam.
  3. Prepare with a planWork through the syllabus and exam-style questions at your own pace.

Frequently asked questions

What is in the Edexcel GCSE Computer Science exam?

Pearson Edexcel GCSE Computer Science has two papers. Paper 1, Principles of Computer Science, is a written exam.

How much does an Edexcel GCSE Computer Science tutor cost?

Each tutor sets their own price, shown on their profile before you book. Your first lesson is free, so you can try a tutor before committing.

When should we start tuition?

Ideally at the start of Year 10 or Year 11, so there is time to cover the course and practise past papers. A few months of focused lessons before the exams can still lift a grade.

Where can I find Edexcel past papers?

Past papers and mark schemes are free on the Pearson Edexcel website. A tutor can choose the right papers for your tier and go through the mark scheme with you.

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