From a C to an A in A-level Computer Science in 1 Month | Revision Tips & Tricks for 2024

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  • @KieronAndrews
    @KieronAndrews  8 місяців тому +6

    Hi guys hope everyone is well & found this video useful or helpful!
    @chaska8144 also provided extra resources (not mentioned in the video) that you may also benefit from. So huge thanks to them! Here's what they said:
    I'll jus write it again because it wasnt structure into a list, the spec specific resources everyone knows, but general resources which aren't specifically tied to a some qualification are more valuable, they will usually already include everything in the spec
    Spec specific:
    - Savemyexams for OCR
    - PMT
    - ADA computer science
    - Craig n dave
    Programming (important):
    - Bro code 12 hour python course (you don't need to watch all of it as later parts go beond the spec, but it includes everything in the spec including OOP and recursion etc)
    - W3schools website to be used alongside yt video, it has all the syntax for example if you searched up "W3schools list methods" it will show lots of them with examples on how to use (cheat sheet)
    - Codewars for infinite coding practice
    - Codechef
    - The Euler project
    @Adunn1 also mentioned that Isaac computer science is a pretty good source aswell!

  • @linny.i
    @linny.i 8 місяців тому +30

    Finally someone who actually gives realistic advice when it comes to coursework. I feel I'd be a lot more motivated to revise this subject if it wasn't for that stupid 100 page NEA 😭

    • @KieronAndrews
      @KieronAndrews  8 місяців тому +7

      NEA was the worst experience ever. They really didn’t have to include it in the spec tho 😔😔

  • @supa.staaaa
    @supa.staaaa 9 місяців тому +33

    Thank youuu, not finding a lot resources online is so real😭😭

    • @KieronAndrews
      @KieronAndrews  9 місяців тому +4

      CS is such a sad course 😭

    • @supa.staaaa
      @supa.staaaa 9 місяців тому +1

      @@KieronAndrews righttt

  • @AmassTechGH
    @AmassTechGH 8 місяців тому +14

    Oh nice, I'm not alone, Computer science is actually not easy but we will definitely sail through. Thanks for sharing your experience

    • @KieronAndrews
      @KieronAndrews  8 місяців тому +3

      No A level is easy, but you’ve got this! God bless man 🙏🏽😌

  • @samloose7526
    @samloose7526 6 місяців тому +6

    Really bringing to light some of the issues with Computer Science A-Level 😂 Like the lack of online resources. I'm reassured to know that others have had the same experience.

    • @KieronAndrews
      @KieronAndrews  3 місяці тому

      I’m glad you’re reassured because there really isn’t anything online! 🤣🤣🤣

  • @H_ssan7861
    @H_ssan7861 7 місяців тому +9

    I'm not even joking this is the best video I've ever seen on A level computer science i really needed this and wasn't able to skip a single second in this video i hope to get from a D to a C in 1 week to pass the progression exam to get to year 2.Thanks

    • @KieronAndrews
      @KieronAndrews  7 місяців тому +1

      I’m so glad you found this video useful! All the best with exams 🙂‍↕️🙏🏽

    • @bakerboyplayz5254
      @bakerboyplayz5254 7 місяців тому +1

      do your best buddy ! never give up :)

    • @ROSLYNNNN
      @ROSLYNNNN 4 місяці тому

      @@bakerboyplayz5254 oh god I have a D in my AS too now I really need to get an C at least and yes I am giving my exam this oct 27th and 30th. And then I will be done with A level. Please pray for me.

    • @RandomGuy-yy3ng
      @RandomGuy-yy3ng 3 місяці тому

      @@ROSLYNNNN I will!! I hope you do your best!! :D Please don't stress yourself, you always have another chance.

  • @pnkolo
    @pnkolo 7 місяців тому +3

    Paper is tomorrow morning. One month is more like 10hrs from now.
    I've been doing well under the CAIE exam board, never knew there was course work.
    Glad I found this video, I'm feeling confident about the paper⚡

    • @KieronAndrews
      @KieronAndrews  7 місяців тому

      Crazy! Hope the paper was alright 🫥

  • @00f169
    @00f169 6 місяців тому +6

    NEA was legit the worst thing. I somehow managed to muster up a project within 1 week that got 59/70 marks. For the longest time I was procrastinating and I managed to hand it in a few days before the deadline.

    • @KieronAndrews
      @KieronAndrews  6 місяців тому +1

      59 marks in 1 week is impressive well done!!! 🥳🙏🏽

    • @ch_roxx
      @ch_roxx Місяць тому +1

      how the hell have you managed that

  • @KingJay0101
    @KingJay0101 6 місяців тому +3

    I got till Monday and Tommorow, I am away from home so I got a day and Monday morning to revise everything, lets do this!

    • @KieronAndrews
      @KieronAndrews  6 місяців тому

      LETSSSS GET ITTTTTT 🤪🙏🏽

  • @sacapuntass
    @sacapuntass 6 місяців тому +4

    Glad to hear that I wasn't the only one who found coursework to be hard! Thanks for the video man, it was really useful!! All the best :)

    • @KieronAndrews
      @KieronAndrews  3 місяці тому

      I’m so glad you found this video useful! And all the best to you too 🙂

  • @diet_panini
    @diet_panini 9 місяців тому +2

    Thanks a lot! I'll use the specifications for sure with the PMT. Take care, you're doing gods work out here 🙌

    • @KieronAndrews
      @KieronAndrews  8 місяців тому

      Hahaha! God bless you man, all the best with revision & take care of yourself as well 🙏🏽😌

  • @delete7316
    @delete7316 9 місяців тому +2

    You are such a legend man. This is all very helpful for GCSE too.

    • @KieronAndrews
      @KieronAndrews  9 місяців тому

      Thank you, I’m so glad you found it helpful 😄🙏🏽

  • @ДенисОпалка
    @ДенисОпалка Місяць тому +1

    God bless you, brother

  • @liamandrews20
    @liamandrews20 9 місяців тому +2

    Wish I had these tips when I was studying 😞fire vid 🔥

  • @supa.staaaa
    @supa.staaaa 9 місяців тому +6

    Isaac computer science is a pretty good resource as well

    • @KieronAndrews
      @KieronAndrews  9 місяців тому +1

      W recommendation 🙏🏽

    • @chaska8144
      @chaska8144 8 місяців тому +1

      @@KieronAndrews I literally a gave a list of resources, did my comment get deleted

    • @KieronAndrews
      @KieronAndrews  8 місяців тому

      @@chaska8144have you? I can’t see it & I didn’t delete your comment. What did you say?

    • @chaska8144
      @chaska8144 8 місяців тому +1

      @@KieronAndrews I'll jus write it again because it wasnt structure into a list, the spec specific resources everyone knows, but general resources which aren't specifically tied to a some qualification are more valuable, they will usually already include everything in the spec
      Spec specific:
      - Savemyexams for OCR
      - PMT
      - ADA computer science
      - Craig n dave
      Programming (important):
      - Bro code 12 hour python course (you don't need to watch all of it as later parts go beond the spec, but it includes everything in the spec including OOP and recursion etc)
      - W3schools website to be used alongside yt video, it has all the syntax for example if you searched up "W3schools list methods" it will show lots of them with examples on how to use (cheat sheet)
      - Codewars for infinite coding practice
      - Codechef
      - The Euler project

    • @chaska8144
      @chaska8144 8 місяців тому +1

      @@KieronAndrews bro wtf I wrote it again and its disappeared, this time it aint happening, in general I give lots of coding resources which aren't spec specific and are generic resources that are WAY more valuable, then I provide extra resources specific to a level
      Extra resources :
      - Savemyexams for OCR revision notes (probably better than PMT)
      - Ada computer science
      for coding:
      - Bro codes 12 hour python course for understanding (includes everything the a level has to offer including OOP in depth)
      - codewars website for infinite coding practice
      - The euler project, use the freecodecamp version, for lots of coding practice
      - w3schools to be used alongside bro codes python course for convenient syntax consolidation, "w3schools list methods" search on google will provide valuable list methods for python with their use cases for example

  • @TomtheMagician21
    @TomtheMagician21 6 місяців тому +2

    I'm so glad I found this, the only way I revised before was from endless Craig n Dave videos or searching through the never ending Isaac computer science website but these concise notes should help thank you 👍

    • @TomtheMagician21
      @TomtheMagician21 6 місяців тому +1

      Also you're a real one for linking all the resources. Hardly anyone does that nowadays

    • @KieronAndrews
      @KieronAndrews  6 місяців тому +1

      @@TomtheMagician21 I'm so glad you found this video helpful! All the best with revision 🙏🏽😌

  • @gayapavlov1176
    @gayapavlov1176 7 місяців тому +1

    ahhhh I wish I found you one month earlier ! hopefully 1 week will save me , THANK YOU :)

  • @alilord1982
    @alilord1982 9 місяців тому +1

    you just earned a new subscriber 👏🙌

    • @KieronAndrews
      @KieronAndrews  9 місяців тому +1

      You’re a 🐐 for that. Thank youuu 🙏🏽

  • @alilord1982
    @alilord1982 9 місяців тому +1

    love it 🤩. What a video! Just on time, thanks a lot man.

  • @krypton1142
    @krypton1142 8 місяців тому +2

    great video. calculator trick is soo helpful thank u

    • @KieronAndrews
      @KieronAndrews  8 місяців тому

      I’m very glad, thank you 🙏🏽😌

  • @dexcko
    @dexcko 8 місяців тому +1

    very useful video, thanks!!!

  • @pythonian9977
    @pythonian9977 Місяць тому +1

    Hi I’m in Year 12 doing AQA. I’ve thought of a coursework idea (graphical calculator) and I was wondering when I should start. Do I at least start learning the concepts needed or learn the GUI software or what?

    • @KieronAndrews
      @KieronAndrews  4 дні тому

      Hey so sorry for the late reply! Start asap btw. Grab a piece of paper and draw what you want you GUI to look like (e.g do you want a menu, a title [it does not have to look good]) deciede on what algorithms you want to include (Look at the specification and see the algorithms that offer the highest marks - then think how it can be implemented into your courswork!
      Hopefully this helps, lmk if you have anymore Qs 🙏🏽

  • @hex7346
    @hex7346 3 місяці тому +2

    Hey im in year 13 and do computer science we have just started year 13 and i feel like im so much further behind everyone else and everyone else knows so much more than me and idk what to do really just want some tips maybe on how i can catch up

    • @KieronAndrews
      @KieronAndrews  3 місяці тому

      Whenever I felt like I didn't understand a topic concept, I'd watch a UA-cam video explaining it so I could try and wrap my head around it.
      When it comes to memorisation, I highly recommend using quizlet or anki (as mentioned in this video). By quizzing yourself every week, you will memorise key definitions and concepts very well.
      And of course, practise every exam paper possible to ensure you are achieving top grades!
      Try not to feel too overwhelmed or behind. Just try and do as much as you can and go with anything that works well for you! I hope this helps and all the best!

  • @kyrian_cy
    @kyrian_cy 7 місяців тому +4

    now to do this in 4 days

  • @Askurgrandpa
    @Askurgrandpa 7 місяців тому +1

    I want to start this revision technique called blurting which notes should I do it from : Concise, Intermediate or Advanced. I learn everything -ish but I need to memorise but don’t know which one I should use

    • @KieronAndrews
      @KieronAndrews  7 місяців тому

      It’s all dependent on you I’d say. I really liked concise notes since it was all already summarized, but some other ppl like the complexity of Advanced notes!

  • @Synzoku
    @Synzoku 9 місяців тому +1

    hey! i've been told by my computing teacher that PMT has unreliable notes and some of their facts are wrong for AQA spec

    • @KieronAndrews
      @KieronAndrews  9 місяців тому +1

      Follow what’s best for you! I personally
      found their notes reliable (some even quoted from the mark scheme).
      But if you don’t feel the same way, follow different resources.

  • @WalterMarsh-cn3mj
    @WalterMarsh-cn3mj 8 місяців тому +4

    Can i register for GCSE as private candidate? Right now

    • @KieronAndrews
      @KieronAndrews  8 місяців тому

      Hi there! To be honest, I’m not too sure how & when to register as a private candidate. I researched it a bit and it seems like you can & should ASAP since there are limited spaces!
      This may be wrong though. I’d suggest asking exam centres if they are available.

  • @hashimabbas6731
    @hashimabbas6731 9 місяців тому +2

    Goat 🐐

  • @iambored4386
    @iambored4386 2 місяці тому +1

    Did you do GCSE computer science? I didn’t, and sometimes I feel very confused in lessons especially since my teacher has an accent and it’s a little hard to understand him

    • @KieronAndrews
      @KieronAndrews  Місяць тому

      Hi, yes I did GCSE CS and I understand exactly what you mean 😭

  • @yuzu_zu
    @yuzu_zu Місяць тому +1

    did you always reference from concise notes in pmt? it misses out some points stated in the advanced notes and it feels like im missing out on important content >.

    • @KieronAndrews
      @KieronAndrews  Місяць тому

      Hey! I did reference from concise notes cuz I was in such a rush with revision. But I’d always refer to the specification as well to make sure I learnt everything for my CS exam.
      Hope this helps, sorry for late response 🙏🏽

  • @silencer5044
    @silencer5044 8 місяців тому +1

    can u make a video for physics

    • @KieronAndrews
      @KieronAndrews  8 місяців тому

      I’ll see what I can do 🙏🏽

  • @joestevens2468
    @joestevens2468 9 місяців тому +2

    kieron, so im studying aqa a level further maths and i wanted to know if my method is good or not. i read through a section of the textbook, and use the digital version of the textbook to answer the exam style questions at the end of the section on goodnotes, so i can look back on it and stuff. is this an optimal way of studying or could i improve it?

    • @joestevens2468
      @joestevens2468 9 місяців тому +1

      obviously i will also do past papers when i have learnt all the content

    • @KieronAndrews
      @KieronAndrews  9 місяців тому +1

      It's definitely a good method because you are answering exam style Qs after familiarizing yourself with the content! Me personally - I would use UA-cam to help understand each section but if textbooks work best with you then go for it.
      Your textbook has written solutions i presume? If so there's no need to store the questions you complete in my opinion. Just answer Qs, move on & when you need to go over a topic again, practice Qs around that topic instead of referring to the solutions that you've written out. Just so that revision is you practicing Qs rather than looking back on solutions.
      The only solutions I would store are ones after completing past papers OR if the Q was very difficult and I know I wouldn't be able to answer that Q again in months time 😂
      Also I'd say mix it up a bit. Don't just use textbooks for exam style Qs, use PMT, MadAsMaths & Maths Genie.

  • @FredPinto-w5k
    @FredPinto-w5k 3 місяці тому +1

    Do you think you could help me I haven’t done gcse computer science and I am doing it for a level I’m not sure what I should do. I’m doing ocr

  • @user-su6js9po4l
    @user-su6js9po4l 9 місяців тому +1

    if you have code that has some functions straight out of chatgpt in the nea will they penalise me for it or would i need to reference it? btw this is genuinely the most helpful video on a level cs, thank you so much man

    • @KieronAndrews
      @KieronAndrews  9 місяців тому

      I know some ppl who copied code straight out of chatGPT & did not get penalised. Don't rely too much on it though, test the code to make sure it works (50% of the time it doesn't)
      At the end of the day (if you're studying AQA at least) the examiners don't really examine your ACTUAL code, rather they just read your report & check how neat your code looks (add comments to your code, use meaningful identifier names , etc)
      I'm so glad you found this video useful. All the best with CompSci 🙏🏽🙏🏽

    • @user-su6js9po4l
      @user-su6js9po4l 9 місяців тому +1

      @@KieronAndrews does that mean they dont run your code to see if it works? Honestly my code is in shambles and my whole program doesnt run so im thinking of using screenshots of the game running that arent mine for the testing, would i even get away with that? I am so finished bro 😭

    • @KieronAndrews
      @KieronAndrews  9 місяців тому

      @@user-su6js9po4l From what I can remember, the examiners are only given the report. So they can't run the code that you've produced. I don't want to say that you'll get away with using random screenshots though 😭
      Try and get your coursework complete so the screenshots are authentic & real

  • @lordor317
    @lordor317 4 місяці тому +1

    I'm a bit late but does the workbook come with answers included? A few people in the reviews said it didn't have any answers :( Thank you and such a useful video ❤

    • @KieronAndrews
      @KieronAndrews  4 місяці тому +1

      Hi, you're not late at all! The workbook does have answers, they're just digital and CAN be hard to access. If you want the answers at any time from me give me a dm on Instagram & i'll be more than happy to send them to u!

    • @lordor317
      @lordor317 4 місяці тому

      @@KieronAndrews Thank you so much and will do :)))

  • @hannah17387
    @hannah17387 8 місяців тому +1

    omg do you have any more tips for section D, im struggling with it soo bad 😭

    • @KieronAndrews
      @KieronAndrews  8 місяців тому +1

      Try commenting as much of your skeleton code as possible. & try out the program for yourself! Also remove lines of code & understand what part of the program that line of code affects.
      Hope this helps and all the best :)

  • @urviverlekar4163
    @urviverlekar4163 4 місяці тому +1

    I need some advice on what i should do for my nea project

    • @KieronAndrews
      @KieronAndrews  4 місяці тому

      I’d suggest thinking creatively. Not based on how good your idea SOUNDS but how many different algorithms you can implement into it.
      For instance - my project is about creating flashcards and getting quizzed on it ‘just like Quizlet’. I realised I can implement lists and sorting algorithms, Levenshtein distance algorithm (recommended by my teacher) and a database. Those algorithms gained me the most marks tbh.
      I’d suggest thinking of a random project idea and ask chatGPT the algorithms that u can possible use to help gain more marks.
      Also look at the specification and see what algorithms gain u the most amount of marks. Try to use as much of these!
      Hope this makes sense :)

    • @urviverlekar4163
      @urviverlekar4163 4 місяці тому

      @@KieronAndrews yes it does I was thinking of doing a graph transformation project kinda like Desmos but not sure if it’s a good project idea

  • @razzyysf8435
    @razzyysf8435 8 місяців тому +1

    got 60/75 on the NEA but im cooked for the exams. I barely know the content and my coding skills are very weak

    • @rayhan4197
      @rayhan4197 8 місяців тому

      What exam board r u

    • @razzyysf8435
      @razzyysf8435 8 місяців тому

      @@rayhan4197 AQA bro

    • @KieronAndrews
      @KieronAndrews  8 місяців тому

      I hear that. :(
      For coding I used youtube tutorials. I found Corey Schafer to be very useful. Hopefully that helps, and all the best :)

    • @fryhyh
      @fryhyh 7 місяців тому

      @@razzyysf8435Same im so finished. I only got 43 on the NEA so im in a worse situation

  • @rayhan4197
    @rayhan4197 8 місяців тому +1

    Was the month u jumped grades from April to may, or may to end of may?

    • @KieronAndrews
      @KieronAndrews  8 місяців тому

      From mid April to mid-end of May

  • @sheikfozleey
    @sheikfozleey 2 місяці тому +1

    Keystroke Academy

  • @hamzahadem6155
    @hamzahadem6155 8 місяців тому +1

    How can I learn and get better at section a paper 1

    • @mrbear3212
      @mrbear3212 8 місяців тому +1

      I wanna know too.

    • @KieronAndrews
      @KieronAndrews  8 місяців тому +1

      I used Quizlet to help me remember definitions for the “Theory of Computation” topic
      CraignDave helped me understand the topic
      The booklet mentioned in 10:55 also really helped!
      And just past paper Qs from there

    • @KieronAndrews
      @KieronAndrews  8 місяців тому

      @@mrbear3212hope my reply helps you too 🙏🏽

    • @hamzahadem6155
      @hamzahadem6155 8 місяців тому +1

      @@KieronAndrews do u have the link it will help me out alot

    • @KieronAndrews
      @KieronAndrews  8 місяців тому

      @@hamzahadem6155
      Quizlet: quizlet.com/gb/807713052/computer-science-aqa-a-level-paper-1-flash-cards/
      CraignDave: www.youtube.com/@craigndave
      Booklet you will have to purchase on Amazon: [In the description]
      The other sources I've mentioned throughout the video is in the description! Hope this helps 🙏🏽

  • @mustafa.01117
    @mustafa.01117 6 місяців тому +1

    Hey kieron, is computer sceince really that hard for a level. If you revise often ,would you get an A. i cant understand cs and im doing gcse

    • @KieronAndrews
      @KieronAndrews  6 місяців тому

      The content is not too much of a jump (from GCSE to A Level). But if you revise consistently & start coursework on time - you should fine it okay I think.

  • @eddiej348
    @eddiej348 9 місяців тому +1

    hey, how did you do on your NEA for comp sci ?

    • @KieronAndrews
      @KieronAndrews  9 місяців тому +1

      I got 65/75

    • @eddiej348
      @eddiej348 9 місяців тому +1

      @@KieronAndrews if u don't mind telling , can u tell me what ur project was mine is a board game with AI.

    • @KieronAndrews
      @KieronAndrews  9 місяців тому +1

      @@eddiej348 ofc! Mine was basically Quizlet/Anki
      I built a revision application so the user can create their own flashcards and will be quizzed on the flashcards they create. Then at the end of the quiz (with scores displayed) the user is given the option to be quizzed on the flashcards they performed the worst on (determined by the empirical rule in statistics)
      My application also takes into account typos (if the answer is dog but the user enters dig the program decides whether it should be accepted or not) which was achieved using the levenshtein distance algorithm.

    • @Kait07_
      @Kait07_ 8 місяців тому +1

      @@KieronAndrews what language did you use to make your revision app?

    • @KieronAndrews
      @KieronAndrews  8 місяців тому +1

      @@Kait07_I used Python. I also used Tkinter for my GUI

  • @zahrasheikh8483
    @zahrasheikh8483 7 місяців тому +4

    is it too late to get an A now?

  • @fryhyh
    @fryhyh 7 місяців тому +2

    Its over for me i dont even understand the skeleton code and programming in general. I should just focus on the other paper and section A and B of this paper

    • @KieronAndrews
      @KieronAndrews  7 місяців тому

      Give it all you’ve got during the exams! I’m wishing you nothing but the best 🙏🏽

  • @vedeeshk
    @vedeeshk 9 місяців тому +1

    🐐

  • @rishibharadwa8595
    @rishibharadwa8595 6 місяців тому +2

    how about in one day(Im cooked)

  • @tikacapon
    @tikacapon 8 місяців тому +1

    F*** notes - it's a complete waste of time for A levels

  • @mannigang
    @mannigang 9 місяців тому +3

    Can u please tell, which A levels you studied?

    • @KieronAndrews
      @KieronAndrews  9 місяців тому +3

      Maths, Further Maths, CompSci & Physics

    • @mannigang
      @mannigang 9 місяців тому +3

      Does UCL also requires GCES grades?
      I am from India, I did my GCSE equivalent from Indian Board. But after that I changed my board to CAIE AS & A levels.
      So do I also have to submit GCSEs ?

    • @KieronAndrews
      @KieronAndrews  9 місяців тому +2

      @@mannigang I just asked my friend studying the same course as me at ucl. She says to submit your 10th grade board exam as your GCSE equivalent. This info is on the UCL website too! Hope this helps 🙏🏽

    • @mannigang
      @mannigang 9 місяців тому +3

      @@KieronAndrews thank you so much❤

    • @KieronAndrews
      @KieronAndrews  9 місяців тому +2

      @@mannigangofcccc 😁

  • @FredPinto-w5k
    @FredPinto-w5k 3 місяці тому +2

    Do you think you could help me I haven’t done gcse computer science and I am doing it for a level I’m not sure what I should do. I’m doing ocr.

    • @KieronAndrews
      @KieronAndrews  3 місяці тому

      Yeah sure, these tips should be useful. Try and get used to programming by watching beginner tutorials on UA-cam.
      Let me know if I can help you with anything else!