Cambridge AssessmentInternational EducationSupport for Cambridge International AS A LevelComputer Science 9618Supporting you every step of the wayWe provide a wide range of support so that you can give your learners the best possible preparation for Cambridge qualifications.Here is a list of the teaching and learning support available for the Cambridge International AS A Level Computer Science 9618syllabus that is available for examination in 2021.Our support material is available online through the School Support Hub at:www.cambridgeinternational.org/supportSyllabus and assessment materialsThe syllabus is well designed,interesting to teach,accessible to learners and has been updatedfor first teaching in 2019.It explains what your learners need to know,how they will beassessed,and the relationship between assessment objectives and the examination papers.Use the specimen papers and mark schemes to familiarise yourself with the overall assessmentapproach.Scheme of WorkThis medium term teaching plan provides ideas about how to construct and deliver Cambridgeunits,with suggested teaching activities and leamning resources to use in the classroom.Thisdocument is a guide offering advice,tips and ideas to provide you with a basis to plan yourlessons.Example Candidate Responses (ECR)The ECR booklets provide illustrative examples of candidate work at different levels ofperformance.Each answer is annotated with examiner comments on the awarded mark andany mistakes the candidate has made.The examiner explains how the candidate could haveimproved their answer,and lists common mistakes made in this question across all candidateswho sat the exam.These booklets will be available in 2022.Specimen Paper AnswersThis booklet exemplifies high-standard examination responses for the new Cambridgeresource to develop your learners'understanding of what is required to gain marks based onLearner GuideLeamners can use this guide to develop an understanding of the Cambridge course and how itwill be assessed,helping to increase their confidence.The guide describes each exam paper andincludes useful advice to help your learners understand what to expect in the exams,and howto plan their study and revision programme.There is also an Example Candidate Response forone question to help demonstrate the Cambridge standard.Other supportSchool Support Hub hosts an active Computer Science forum,which is a great way for you to keep up to date with your subject.Ask questions,getthe latest information and connect with other Cambridge teachers around the world.You can also upload your own resources for the community touse,and access resources shared by others.Next Steps guides helps prepare you and your learners for the transition from Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science 0478 to Cambridge InternationalAS A Level Computer Science 9618.It contains an outline of the key differences between the IGCSE and the AS A Level courses in both contentand assessment,common questions asked by leamers,suggested resources and an example classroom activity.Our public website contains a list of endorsed textbooks and other suggested resources for Cambridge International AS A Level Computer ScienceMany of our syllabuses are supported by a range of different endorsed textbooks toensure that schools have choice.Teachers areadvised to choosethe textbook that best suits their needs.There is information on the back of endorsed textbooks about which examination series it was first producedfor.Endorsed resources go through a rigorous quality-assurance process to make sure they closely reflect the syllabus and are appropriate for Cambridgeschools worldwide.Resources may be endorsed for full syllabus coverage or endorsed to cover specific sections,topics or approaches.Look for thespecific 'endorsed for'logo on the resource.Cambridge University PressComputer ScienceFor further information on endorsed resources and their approaches to teaching and learning,go to the'Published resources'tabon the relevant syllabus page of our public website.The Triangle Building,Shaftesbury Road,Cambridge,CB2 8EA,United Kingdomt:+441223553554e:info@cambridgeinternational.org www.cambridgeinternational.orgCopyright UCLES May 2020