Free Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science (0478) revision notes, official past papers with mark schemes, and AI-marked practice questions, all organised by the 0478 syllabus topics so you revise exactly what's examined.
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Topic-by-topic revision notes covering every sub-topic in the Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science (0478) syllabus, with clear explanations, diagrams and worked examples written for students, not copied from the textbook.
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Open →Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) sets the 0478 Computer Science specification. Tutopiya's resources are organised against this exact specification, so the notes, past papers and practice questions all reflect the papers, tiers and mark schemes your child will actually sit.
Cambridge IGCSE 0478 has Paper 1 (Computer Systems theory, 1h 45min, 75 marks) + Paper 2 (Algorithms, Programming and Logic, 1h 45min, 75 marks). Edexcel 4CP0 has Paper 1 (Principles of CS) + Paper 2 (Application of CS Principles, on-screen). A Level Cambridge 9618 has Paper 1 + Paper 2 (theory) and Paper 3 + Paper 4 (algorithms / programming). IB DP CS uses Paper 1 + Paper 2 + IA (programming-based solution).
Cambridge IGCSE 0478 A* typically requires ~78–82% across both papers. Edexcel 4CP0 grade 9 ~80%. Cambridge A Level 9618 A* requires ~80% overall + ~90% on A2 papers. Boundaries vary per series.
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All past papers are official Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) Computer Science (0478) exams from previous series, with the original marking schemes. Practising with real papers is the fastest way to get familiar with the question style, the timing, and how marks are awarded.
Yes. The Computer Science notes and questions are organised by the topics and sub-topics in the current Cambridge IGCSE 0478 specification, so what you revise maps directly onto what's examined.
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