Edexcel GCSE Computer Science revision

Edexcel GCSE Computer Science revision for Year 10 and Year 11, matched to the Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Computer Science (1CP2) specification. Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Computer Science (1CP2) covers Computational thinking (Paper 1), Data (Paper 1), Computers (Paper 1), Networks (Paper 1), Issues and impact (Paper 1), Problem solving with programming (Paper 2 — onscreen practical exam, sole topic; AO2/AO3 only). Short interactive activities first, then a real past paper: the activities teach it, the paper tests it.

One thing the Computer Science questions here are written to catch: A Trojan hides inside software that looks safe; ransomware is the one that demands payment.

Best next step

Start with Data Ethics Debate. It takes about 15 minutes and needs no account.

Revise Data Ethics Debate Then practise with Edexcel GCSE Computer Science past papers

What you can revise here

Topics come straight from each exam board's published specification, so what you revise is what you are examined on.

Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Computer Science (1CP2) Edexcel · GCSE · Computer Science · 26 topics 30 modules Computational thinking (Paper 1) Data (Paper 1) Computers (Paper 1) Networks (Paper 1) Issues and impact (Paper 1) Problem solving with programming (Paper 2 — onscreen practical exam, sole topic; AO2/AO3 only)

Revision modules, quickest first

Short interactive GCSE revision activities for mocks, homework and last-minute practice.

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Common questions

Is this page for Year 10 and Year 11?

Yes. It is built for Year 10 and Year 11 students revising Edexcel GCSE Computer Science, and every topic on it is taken from the exam board's published specification rather than a generic syllabus.

Will it help with GCSE mocks?

Yes. This page lists 26 topics and 30 interactive modules, so you can revise the exact topic a mock covers, then sit a real past paper to check it under timed conditions.

Does it match Edexcel?

Yes, for Edexcel. The topics here come from Edexcel's own published GCSE specifications, so the wording matches what Edexcel examines.

Is it free to start?

Yes. Every revision module on DoRevision is free and there is nothing to pay at any point. A free account saves your progress and streaks, and past papers download without one.