Blackford
and Leadbetter : OCR AS Level Computing
This is the essential AS text, because it contains exactly what
you need for the AS course. You'll want to refer to other materials
as well, but this is the best guide to what needs to be covered
and in what depth. The text is published on a CD, and the price
allows the text to be made available on a school network. Practice
questions and test papers are included. (Available from B &
L Publishing, Warren Bank, 8 The Wheatlands, Bridgnorth, Shropshire,
WV16 5BD. Cost £80 which includes a school network licence.
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Blackford
and Leadbetter : OCR A2 Level Computing
The second year course is longer because there's more material
to get through. Again the text is an essential guide to what
needs to be covered and in what depth, particularly as the OCR
specification is very different from the other boards at A2.
(Details as above. Cost £80, or £70 if you also
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Heathcote
- 'A' Level Computing
If you already have this book, you probably either love it or
hate it. In my view it's the best introduction to the A level
course. It's clearly written with lots of good practice questions.
Unfortunately it isn't written specifically for the OCR course,
so topics are not in the right order, and you'll need to pick
out the bits which are relevant. If you're looking for a high
grade at A2, you'll need another book as well. |
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Bradley
- New Understanding Computer Science for A Level
This is the other book you'll need. If you hate the Heathcote
book, you'll probably love this one. It's much more scientific
and thorough. It covers all the material for AS and A2. I don't
recommend it at the start of the AS year, but it's indispensable
at A2. |
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A
Glossary of Computing Terms
Highly recommended by OCR. It's more than just a glossary -
the explanations are very readable. |
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IT
Glossary for Schools
This is the same book as the Glossary of Computing Terms, but
reduced in size by about a half. OK for AS, but for A2 you'd
probably want the full version. |
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Letts
Revise AS Computing
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Letts
Revise A2 Computing
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Letts
- AS Computing in a Week
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Letts
- A2 Computing in a Week
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Letts
- A Level Study Guide: Computing
A bit out of date now, but still a useful book. |
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Understanding
Computer Science for Advanced Level - the Study Guide
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Business
Information Systems
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Bishop
- Computing Science
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'A'
Level Computing 3rd edition
Out of date now on some topics. Still useful for the chapters
on compilation and bachus-naur form which are required for module
2509 and have been removed from the 4th edition of the book!
Amazon say they can still get it, but you should be able to
find it second hand. |
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A selection of popular A level Computing textbooks available from Amazon is given below:
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