GCSE Computer Science 8525 (AQA) – Fundamentals of Algorithms

Fundamentals of Algorithms – Course Description

Fundamentals of Algorithms is the gateway to the entire discipline of Computer Science. This course guides students through the essential computational thinking skills that underpin all problem-solving in programming, digital systems, and software development. Directly aligned with the AQA GCSE Computer Science 8525 specification – specifically section 3.1 Fundamentals of Algorithms – this module builds the foundation that learners need not only for the Paper 1 exam but also for success in all other units.

Students will explore how complex tasks are broken down, abstracted, and expressed as clear, efficient and testable algorithms. Through engaging explanations, interactive examples, code-tracing tasks, quizzes, and practical assignments, learners will develop deep confidence in algorithmic reasoning – a vital skill for both GCSE and real-world computing.