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Computing or AICT??

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O level Computer studies is a piece of cake compared to A level Computing. Don't get fooled by thinking that A level Computing will be that easy. I've seen people struggling with programming, algorithms and flowcharts. A level Computing, for some, is harder than Physics or Economics. It's a very challenging and rigourous subject. In order to do well in Computing, you have to have a passion for solving complex Computing problems. If you have a genuine passion for Computer science things will get easier than you can imagine.
 
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O level Computer studies is a piece of cake compared to A level Computing. Don't get fooled by thinking that A level Computing will be that easy. I've seen people struggling with programming, algorithms and flowcharts. A level Computing, for some, is harder than Physics or Economics. It's a very challenging and rigourous subject. In order to do well in Computing, you have to have a passion for solving complex Computing problems. If you have a genuine passion for Computer science things will get easier than you can imagine.

I did one ppr and i found it easy peezy! Must be me or.........
 
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Oh, and don't get fooled by the ease of Computing paper 1. After paper 1 exam, people come out of the exam hall with big smiles in their faces thinking they would get almost full marks! Later when the result comes out they get C or D. This is because the examiners are extremely strict and they won't reward marks if your answer is slightly different from the mark scheme. Secondly, don't get fooled by the gt. This year gt for an A in AS Computing was 82/150. Now you might think that scoring such low marks for getting an A is gonna be a piece of cake! But trust me dude it is nt that easy, only a handful of students get A in Computing.
 
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In this May 2013 session gt for AS Computing paper 1 was 40/75 :p I was expecting 65/75 in this paper but I'm sure I got below 50 because my overall AS level percentage was 88.
 
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In this May 2013 session gt for AS Computing paper 1 was 40/75 :p I was expecting 65/75 in this paper but I'm sure I got below 50 because my overall AS level percentage was 88.

I guess in IGCSE ICT ppr o level the gt were like
62/100 A grade in p1
54/80 A grade in p2
62/80 A grade in p3
so id think it might be toooooo difficult like phy, chem and math of a levels
 
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I guess in IGCSE ICT ppr o level the gt were like
62/100 A grade in p1
54/80 A grade in p2
62/80 A grade in p3
so id think it might be toooooo difficult like phy, chem and math of a levels
O levels is like a "joke" in front of A levels. Don't compare O level ICT with A level sciences. It's like comparing an ant with a dinosaur :p
 
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Paper 1 and Paper 3 looks very easy but they are absolute killers! Even the brightest of students underestimate these papers and pays the price when results come out.
 
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If you love algorithms, paper 2 will be a piece of cake for you and you will love the paper 4 project. :)

REALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i love computer but its theory sometimes is too boring but i am scared of math btw me not doing AS i have to give all pprs in MJ 2015 :'(
 
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